Care Assistant

Your Care Jobs Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training

Team culture

Small service

Career progression

Rewarding role

Job summary

Your Care Jobs Ltd in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Care Assistant for full-time day shifts at a luxury retirement home. You will support residents with daily activities, promote independence, and deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, respectful environment.

The role focuses on dignity, comfort, and wellbeing, with an emphasis on building trusting relationships with residents and their families while contributing to a small, close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a care setting.
• Caring, compassionate, and patient nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to residents
• Assisting with daily living activities including washing, dressing, and mobility
• Supporting residents with meals and hydration
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Promoting a safe, caring, and positive environment at all times

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Care Assistant – Full Time Days – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2052

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Hours: Full Time – Days

About the Home

This well-established, family-owned nursing home in central Weston-super-Mare provides high-quality, compassionate care within a warm and supportive environment. As a standalone service with just 20 residents, the home offers a truly personal and close-knit setting where both residents and staff are genuinely valued.

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, the home has built a strong reputation across North Somerset for delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. Since opening in the mid-1990s, it has remained committed to its core values of dignity, respect, and compassion.

The small size of the service allows for a highly individualised approach, with each resident benefiting from bespoke care plans tailored to their health, wellbeing, and personal preferences. The home fosters a welcoming community where residents are supported to live fulfilling and independent lives wherever possible.

With a focus on creating a calm, respectful, and engaging environment, the team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, comfortable, and at home.

Life within the home includes:

• Person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences
• A friendly, family-oriented atmosphere
• Comfortable living spaces designed to promote wellbeing
• Opportunities for social engagement and meaningful daily experiences
• A stable, supportive care team

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily lives, helping to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support to residents
• Assisting with daily living activities including washing, dressing, and mobility
• Supporting residents with meals and hydration
• Building positive relationships with residents and their families
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Promoting a safe, caring, and positive environment at all times

About You

• Previous experience within a care setting
• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach
• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, family-oriented team culture
• Opportunity to join a small, well-run and respected service
• Career progression opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day