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Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary

This is a senior care assistant role at Cheriton care home, which is operated by Agincare Homes Holdings. The role involves providing person-centered care to residents, including bathing, dressing, medication administration, and leading social activities. The successful candidate will have at least 12 months of right-to-work in the UK and preferably be working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Cheriton care home, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care to the residents. This will include assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and oral care, as well as administering medication and leading social activities. You will contribute to care reviews and may support new or existing staff with training and development. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a commitment to promoting resident independence and choice.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583036

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Cheriton care home?

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/cheriton-care-home-dorchester/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2116344112

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.75 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Night and day shifts available
  • NVQ 2 and preferably working towards a level 3

A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant

  • Person-centred care- You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
  • Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
  • Medication -You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
  • Social Activity -You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
  • Leadership- you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

CHERSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Cheriton care home?

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/cheriton-care-home-dorchester/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2116344112

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.75 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Night and day shifts available
  • NVQ 2 and preferably working towards a level 3

A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant

  • Person-centred care- You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
  • Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
  • Medication -You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
  • Social Activity -You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
  • Leadership- you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

CHERSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and preferably working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and preferably working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583036

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


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