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Care Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 01 December 2025
Salary: £12.50 to £13.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 December 2025
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Agincare
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: agincare/TP/183493/10236

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Summary

Could you be the reason someone smiles today?
If you have a full UK driving licence, compassion and a desire for a new career that truly makes a difference we would love to hear from you.
There’s something extremely special about helping others live with dignity, comfort and joy especially in their own homes.

Being a Home Care Assistant isn’t just a job; it’s a calling filled with companionship, laughter and small moments that make a big difference.

All you need is a kind heart and a full UK driving licence, proof you have the right to work in the UK and we’ll provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way.

Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines, or just being that friendly face that brightens someone’s morning, you’re giving more than care… you’re giving connection.

And the best part? You get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories and the smiles that stay with you.

What We Offer
Outstanding career development – real opportunities to progress within care and management
Fully funded training – up to QCF Level 5
Flexible contracts – work that fits around your life
£500 welcome bonus*
£12.50 per hour Monday - Friday
£13.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000*
Mileage paid at 32p per mile
Blue Light Card discount package
Company pension scheme
On-demand pay – access your wages when you need them
About you
No experience? No problem! We believe compassion can’t be taught, so if you have the heart for helping others, we’ll teach you everything else.

We’re looking for people who:

Have a full UK driving licence
Bring a kind, caring and compassionate nature
Have good people skills and enjoy connecting with others
Can work alternate weekends
Have at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK
Where you'll be working
Dorchester - https://www.agincare.com/home-care/dorset/domiciliary-care-dorchester/
Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134638646
About Agincare
We’re a family-run business that’s been supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, offering care & nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in services.

As a Care Leaver Covenant signatory, we guarantee interviews or informal career chats for care leavers. All our services are CQC regulated, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

Refer-a-friend bonuses apply (T&Cs apply).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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