Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

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 youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed 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. Were 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, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Bosworth Care Home, youll be part of a close-knit, friendly team at our Weymouth location. Our team is supported by ongoing training and development opportunities, and we value compassion and reliability in our team members. Youll be part of an environment that prioritizes the comfort, safety, and dignity of residents, playing a vital role with responsibilities like personal care, care planning, medication administration, and facilitating activities for engagement and companionship. The role requires individuals to have at least a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification, with previous care home experience. We offer competitive benefits including a pension scheme, a Refer a Friend bonus, and on-demand pay option. If you're caring, positive, and reliable, and have a passion for making a real difference in elderly care, we welcome you to join our team where every day is rewarding.

About us

Bosworth Care Home, part of Agincare Homes Holdings, has been an integral part of the Weymouth community since 1988. We offer a warm and homely environment, where our residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home, supported by a caring team that genuinely enjoys their work. Now under new management, Bosworth Care Home has benefited from significant investment, enhancing its facilities and environment for both staff and residents. Our team is integral to providing outstanding care, and we focus on creating a supportive workplace. We believe that great care starts with a happy and supported team, and as such, we offer numerous benefits, training, and development opportunities. Our care home is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to providing residents with high-quality care that promotes independence and dignity.

Details

• Date posted: 03 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.85 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1558209078
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Weymouth, DT3 6HR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 youre compassionate, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role where every day matters, wed love to hear from you.

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

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.Were 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, youll 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

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

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 youre looking for a role where you can build relationships, make a real difference, and be part of a supportive team, wed love to welcome you to Bosworth Care Home.