Job summary

Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly? As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, youll play an important role behind the scenes. Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team. While you wont be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference.£14.50 per hourRefer a friend scheme (up to £1000)Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5Blue Light discount packageCompany pension schemeWere looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UKAdmin experience, ideally in health or social careExcellent communication and IT skillsBank / 0 hour contract (Monday to Friday)Your role: Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitorsMaintain diaries and schedule appointmentsCommunicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionalsKeep files up to date and support auditsAttend meetings and...

Main duties of the job

As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, you play an important role behind the scenes. Your attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills will help create a well-run, welcoming environment for both residents and staff. The role entails answering calls, taking messages, welcoming visitors, maintaining diaries, scheduling appointments, communicating with residents, families, staff, and visiting professionals, keeping files updated, and supporting audits. You will also attend meetings, take minutes, and support team development. While you will not provide direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a significant difference in the daily operations of the care home.

About us

Agincare has been a pillar of support in communities across the UK for 40 years, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide. As one of UK's leading family-owned care providers, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. They are supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All their adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. However, they currently cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1550165998

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly?

As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, youll play an important role behind the scenes.

Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team.

While you wont be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference.

• £14.50 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Admin experience, ideally in health or social care
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Bank / 0 hour contract (Monday to Friday)

Your role:

• Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors
• Maintain diaries and schedule appointments
• Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals
• Keep files up to date and support audits
• Attend meetings and take minutes to support team development

Where you'll be working:

• Click here to view the care home: Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

Your work ensures the home runs smoothly, giving residents and staff a safe, organised, and welcoming environment. If youre friendly, organised, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes, apply today!

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 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.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly?As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, youll play an important role behind the scenes.Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team.While you wont be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference. £14.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension schemeWere looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Admin experience, ideally in health or social care Excellent communication and IT skills Bank / 0 hour contract (Monday to Friday)Your role: Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors Maintain diaries and schedule appointments Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals Keep files up to date and support audits Attend meetings and take minutes to support team developmentWhere you'll be working: Click here to view the care home: Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating - GoodYour work ensures the home runs smoothly, giving residents and staff a safe, organised, and welcoming environment. If youre friendly, organised, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes, apply today!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 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.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, Admin experience, ideally in health or social care, Excellent communication and IT skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Admin experience, ideally in health or social care, Excellent communication and IT skills

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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