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Care AssistantNHS

Weymouth, DT3 6HR Permanent £12.85
Posted 27 October 2026 Closing date 26 November 2026
Checked 9 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 29 days · 26 Nov 2026
Weymouth Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (16.6 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (21.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them £12.85 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 Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Bosworth Care Home, youll be responsible for providing person-centered care to residents, which includes supporting with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene, while promoting independence and choice. Additionally, youll contribute to care planning to ensure support plans reflect individual needs, accurately administer medications as per procedures, and participate in social activities and meaningful engagement within the home. Moreover, youll help new or existing colleagues through shadowing and teamwork to support the smooth running of the home. Previous care experience is preferred, but Agincare Homes Holdings offers fully funded training.

Job description

Package Description: 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

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

£12.85 per hour

A welcoming, supportive working environment

About UsBosworth 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 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 preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided

Opportunities Available:Care Assistant to work 12 to 18 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends

Night Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends

Bank Care Assistantto work as and when required to include day, night and weekend shifts - this is a zero hour contract

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.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings operates Bosworth Care Home, a facility rooted in the Weymouth community since 1988. Under recent new management and investment, the home provides a welcoming, homely environment where residents feel safe and valued. The organisation prides itself on having a close-knit, supportive team of staff members who genuinely enjoy their roles in caring for residents. Agincare Homes Holdings is committed to employee development, offering training opportunities and funded qualifications up to QCF level 5. They also provide various benefits such as pension schemes, a Blue Light Card discount package, and the Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

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