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Care Assistant @ Agincare

Weymouth, DT3 6HROnsiteFull-timePosted 12 days ago

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Job summary Care Assistant Bosworth Care Home, Weymouth Pay: From £12.85 to £13.35 per hour Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR 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 From £12.85 to £13.35 per hour On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them 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.

Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth, you will support residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Responsibilities include providing person-centred care such as bathing, dressing, and oral care, contributing to care reviews to ensure support plans meet individual needs, and administering medication safely. Engaging in social activities and outings, and supporting team members through shadowing are also part of the role. The job does not require previous care experience since fully funded training is offered. Positions available include maternity cover roles, such as Day Care Assistant and Night Care Assistant, with a competitive hourly pay.

About us Bosworth Care Home is a key part of the Weymouth community since 1988, recently coming under new management and benefiting from significant investment, enhancing its facilities. The care home prioritizes creating a warm and homely environment for its residents, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and truly at home. The caring team at Bosworth genuinely enjoys their work, contributing to a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. The home offers numerous benefits and opportunities for growth, including a friendly staff environment, pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:

Care Assistant Bosworth Care Home, Weymouth

Pay: From £12.85 to £13.35 per hour Location: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR

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

From £12.85 to £13.35 per hour

On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them

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.

The Role Care Assistant - maternity cover - we currently also have bank roles available

As a 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

What Were 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

Caring, positive, and reliable individuals

Previous care experience is not essential, as fully funded training is provided

Opportunities Available:

Day Care Assistant: 42 hours per week, 8am to 8pm on a two-week rolling rota (including alternate weekends) - maternity cover - Day payrate £12.85 per hour

Night Care Assistant: 42 hours per week, 8pm to 8am on a two-week rolling rota (including alternate weekends) - Night payrate £13.35 per hour

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.

WEYSP

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK. Previous care experience is not essential as fully funded training is provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name Agincare

Address Agincare Homes Holdings

Weymouth

DT3 6HR

Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

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