Senior Care Assistant

Agincare Weymouth; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Funded qualifications up to QCF 5

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Blue Light Card discount

On-demand pay

£13.85 per hour

Job summary

Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and lead residents in daily activities. The role focuses on person-centred support, dignity, and independence, with responsibilities including medication administration and contributing to care plans.

Join a welcoming team at Bosworth Care Home, where staff are supported and training is offered. The position includes on-site work and a pension scheme, with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5.

Qualifications

• 12 months remaining on right to work in the UK.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3).
• Previous experience in a care home.
• Caring, positive and reliable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents with personal care, dignity and independence.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Contribute to and review care plans.
• Lead activities, outings and meaningful engagement.
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed.

Skills

Health & Social Care Level 2

Right to work in UK 12+ months

Care home experience

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR

Job Role: Senior Care Assistant

Join a team where you truly make a difference. At Bosworth Care Home, we believe great care starts with a happy, supported team. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities – with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000)
• Blue Light Card discount package
• On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them
• £13.85 per hour
• A welcoming, supportive working environment

About Us

Bosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Now under new management and benefiting from significant investment, the home has never looked better. We’re proud to offer a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home, supported by a caring team who genuinely enjoy what they do.

Responsibilities

• Person-centred care: supporting residents with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and oral care while promoting independence and choice
• Care planning: contributing to care reviews to ensure support plans reflect individual needs
• Medication support: administering medication safely and in line with procedures
• Activities & companionship: taking part in social activities, outings, and meaningful engagement within the home
• Team support: helping new or existing colleagues through shadowing and teamwork, and supporting the smooth running of the home when required

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, please note: Under new guidance we are unable to accept skilled or student visas
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
• Previous experience working within a care home
• Caring, positive, and reliable individuals

Your role:

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationships, make a real difference, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to welcome you to Bosworth Care Home.