Care Assistant

Colten Care Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned independent care home group is seeking an enthusiastic Care Assistant to join their team in Dorchester, Dorset. You will provide direct care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being while working with a supportive nursing staff. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training is provided from day one. This position offers a competitive pay rate, opportunities for career advancement, and additional benefits such as pay enhancements for weekends and NVQ qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent rate of pay

Complimentary meal of choice

Free uniforms

In-house progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature and willingness to help residents.
• Hard-working and resilient attitude.
• No prior experience necessary; support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to residents.
• Support residents with daily activities.
• Assist in creating a positive living environment.

Skills

Compassion

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good observation skills

Job description

Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Site: Castle View

Closing Date: 19/02/2026

Care Assistant

From £12.66 per hour to £14.98 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

Introduction

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Health Care Assistants. Whether experienced or new to care, our team at our luxury care home, Castle View in Dorchester, Dorset. would like to hear from you.

• Excellent rate of pay
• Complimentary meal of choice
• Real career progression

If you have a positive, caring attitude, and a passion for making a difference, then starting a career with Colten Care is the place to start. You’ll thrive as a Health Care Assistant, with the guidance of our Nursing team available 24 hours a day.

Career progression is never far away, with plenty of opportunities to gain qualifications, thanks to our exceptional Learning and Development team.

Caring for our residents in our award‑winning homes is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity where you can make every day their best day.

About you

Compassion is in your nature. You’re willing to be hands‑on with residents and help them whenever needed. You’re organised, hard‑working, resilient, with good observation skills, attention to detail and a sense of fun.

You don’t need to have experience. Your personal qualities and values are more important to us, you’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training from day one.

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits

• Pay enhancement for weekends, nights and NVQ qualifications
• Additional hours/overtime opportunities available to suit your circumstances
• Training provided from day one
• Free uniforms
• In‑house progression opportunities to the Senior Care Lead Programme
• Career progression to join the Trainee Nurse Associate Programme and be a nurse at no cost to you
• We fund your learning and you increase your earnings.