Agincare

Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant at Agincare UK in Dorchester is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. The job requires a full UK driving license, compassion, and a desire to embark on a new career path that truly makes a difference. The successful candidate will receive fully funded training and exceptional career development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As a Home Care Assistant at Agincare UK, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and companionship to individuals in their own homes. This involves tasks such as sharing a cup of tea and good conversation, helping with daily routines, and being a friendly face that brightens someone's day. No prior experience is necessary, as Agincare UK will provide all the necessary training. The role offers a range of benefits, including a competitive hourly rate, flexible contracts, a refer-a-friend scheme, and opportunities for career progression within the care and management sectors.

About us

Agincare UK is a family-run business that has 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 a variety of care services including care & nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in services. Agincare is a Care Leaver Covenant signatory and an equal opportunities employer.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 to £14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459551144

Job locations

Agincare UK

Dorchester

DT1 1RX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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.

Theres something extremely special about helping others live with dignity, comfort and joy especially in their own homes.

Being a Home Care Assistant isnt just a job; its 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 well provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way.

Whether its sharing a cup of teaand a good chat, helping with daily routines, or just being that friendly face that brightens someones morning, youre giving more than care youre 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
  • £14.00 per hour Monday - Friday
  • £14.20 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 cant be taught, so if you have the heart for helping others, well teach you everything else.

Were 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

Were a family-run business thats been supporting people since 1986.With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs 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 were 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).

DCSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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.

Theres something extremely special about helping others live with dignity, comfort and joy especially in their own homes.

Being a Home Care Assistant isnt just a job; its 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 well provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way.

Whether its sharing a cup of teaand a good chat, helping with daily routines, or just being that friendly face that brightens someones morning, youre giving more than care youre 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
  • £14.00 per hour Monday - Friday
  • £14.20 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 cant be taught, so if you have the heart for helping others, well teach you everything else.

Were 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

Were a family-run business thats been supporting people since 1986.With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs 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 were 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).

DCSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No experience is required, as Agincare UK will provide all the necessary training. The main requirements are a full UK driving license, a kind and compassionate nature, good people skills, and the ability to work alternate weekends. Candidates must also have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No experience is required, as Agincare UK will provide all the necessary training. The main requirements are a full UK driving license, a kind and compassionate nature, good people skills, and the ability to work alternate weekends. Candidates must also have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Dorchester

DT1 1RX


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Dorchester

DT1 1RX


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare UK

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 to £14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459551144

Job locations

Agincare UK

Dorchester

DT1 1RX


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