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Night Care AssistantNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2EN Permanent £12.76
Posted 19 September 2026 Closing date 18 October 2026
Dorchester South Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (20.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day Join our Cheriton care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary. All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow. And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus: Youll receive: Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5) Nights 42 hour contract, Includes working alternate weekends Days and nights currently available Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000* Up to £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay The role of a Care Assistant: Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents. Assist with medication administration and recording. Support resident

Main duties of the job

Join Cheriton care home as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives. No experience necessary; just bring compassion and the right to work in the UK. We offer funded training and career development, making it a rewarding experience. Benefits include career development up to QCF Level 5, nights or days with a 42-hour contract, up to £12.76 per hour, Blue Light Card discounts, pension, and on-demand pay. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care, assisting with medication, supporting daily activities, building relationships, and promoting independence. It's about making a difference each day.

Job description

Package Description: A career where your kindness could brighten someone's dayJoin our Cheriton care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.

All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

Youll receive:

  • Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
  • Nights 42 hour contract, Includes working alternate weekends
  • Days and nights currently available
  • Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
  • Up to £12.76 per hour
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay

The role of a Care Assistant:

  • Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
  • Assist with medication administration and recording.
  • Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
  • Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
  • Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
  • Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
  • Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care

About you:You dont need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others.

  • No experience needed full training provided
  • Compassionate, patient and great with people
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
  • Able to work alternate weekends

Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.

Where youll be working:Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN

Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care CentreCQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission

About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities in the UK for 40 years, with 5,500 members across 170 locations. As a leading family-owned care provider, we deliver high-quality care and support. We support the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Note that we currently cannot offer visa sponsorship.

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