Night Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description

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. We'll provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? You'll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus: You'll receive: Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)Nights 42 hour contract, Includes working alternate weekendsDays and nights currently availableRefer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000*Up to £12.76 per hourBlue Light Card discountsCompany pension schemeOn-demand payThe 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 careAbout you: You don't need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others. No experience needed – full training providedCompassionate, patient and great with peopleMinimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)Able to work alternate weekendsWhether you're listening to residents' wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, you'll be making a real difference to their lives.

Where you'll be working: Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2ENCare home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care CentreCQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality CommissionAbout 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 country's 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-09-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English