Senior Care Assistant

Agincare Homes Holdings; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Funding for qualifications up to QCF 5

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Blue Light Card discount

On-demand pay

£13.85 per hour

Welcoming, supportive working enviro n

Job summary

Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care and support residents to live comfortably, safely and with dignity.

You will contribute to care plans, administer medications safely, lead activities, and support colleagues to maintain a warm, welcoming home.

Qualifications

• Right to work in UK with at least 12 months remaining may be required.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) is preferred.
• Previous experience working within a care home is desirable.

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

Right to work in UK

Health & Social Care Level 2

Care home experience

Caring & reliable

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Package 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.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include:

• 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.