Job summary
Make a difference every day without providing direct care. Join Cheriton care home and help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming home our residents love. What we offer: £12.72 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Career development & fully funded qualifications up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Positive attitude and pride in your work Availability to work alternative weekend/hours Your role: Keep communal areas safe, clean, and welcoming Dust, polish, and vacuum residents rooms to a high standard Work with the management team to maintain hygiene standards Bring warmth and kindness to residents through small actssmiles, chats, and friendly presence Where you will be working: Cheriton Care Home,8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission Your care shows in the details; fresh linens, sparkling spaces and the comfort you help create every day. If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today! About us: Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Main duties of the job
Join Cheriton care home and help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming home our residents love. We offer £12.72 per hour, a refer a friend scheme, career development with fully funded qualifications, Blue Light Card discounts, and a company pension scheme. Were looking for someone with a positive attitude, a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, and availability to work alternative weekends/hours. Your role includes keeping communal areas clean, dusting, polishing, vacuuming residents rooms, and working with the management team to maintain hygiene standards. You'll create warmth and kindness through small acts like smiles and chats.
About us
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Make a difference every day without providing direct care.
Join Cheriton care home and help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming home our residents love.
What we offer:
- £12.72 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
- Career development & fully funded qualifications up to QCF Level 5
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company pension scheme
Were looking for:
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
- Positive attitude and pride in your work
- Availability to work alternative weekend/hours
Your role:
- Keep communal areas safe, clean, and welcoming
- Dust, polish, and vacuum residents rooms to a high standard
- Work with the management team to maintain hygiene standards
- Bring warmth and kindness to residents through small actssmiles, chats, and friendly presence
Where you will be working:
- Cheriton Care Home,8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN
- Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
- Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission
Your care shows in the details; fresh linens, sparkling spaces and the comfort you help create every day.
If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!About us:
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.
As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 12 months 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 Homes Holdings
Dorchester
DT1 2EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Domestic Care Assistant in Dorchester employer: Agincare
Agincare is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community impact, making it a fulfilling place to work as a Care Assistant. With fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Additionally, Agincare's commitment to inclusivity and support for care leavers and the Armed Forces community further enhances its reputation as a caring and progressive workplace.