Job summary
The Care Assistant role at Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth offers a competitive salary of £12.25 per hour and the opportunity to work in a supportive, close-knit team. You will be responsible for providing person-centered care, administering medications, and leading social activities for the residents. The role requires a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and previous experience is preferred but not essential.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Bosworth Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring that residents receive high-quality, personalized care. This includes bathing, dressing, and providing oral care within their preferences, as well as actively promoting their right to choice and independence. You will also contribute to and carry out care reviews to ensure that residents' plans reflect their needs. Additionally, you will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive manner, and you may be called upon to lead the home or support new or existing staff members when more senior managers are not available. The role also involves participating in and leading trips, social engagements, and activities within the home.
About us
Bosworth Care Home, part of the Agincare Homes Holdings, has been a fixture in the Weymouth community since 1988. Recently under new management and with significant investment, the home has been transformed into a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, cared for, and truly at home. The team at Bosworth Care Home includes many long-standing staff members who work together to create a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Care Assistant Bosworth Care Home, Weymouth
Pay: £12.25 per hourLocation: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR
About Us
Bosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Recently under new management and with lots of investment, our home has never looked better. Were proud to be a wonderful, homely place with a great team many of whom have been with us for years. Together we create a warm, friendly atmosphere where residents feel safe, cared for and truly at home.
The Role
A day in the life of a Night Care Assistant
- Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
- Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
- Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
- Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
- Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available
What is required from you?
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
- Experience preferred but not essential
- Opportunities Available:
- Day Care Assistant @ 42 hours per week working from 8am to 8pm on a two weekly rolling rota to include alternative weekends
- Bank Care Assistant - As this is a bank role you must have the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required
What We Offer
- £12.25 per hour
- A close-knit, supportive team with many long-standing staff
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
- Blue Light discount package
- On-demand pay when you need it
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Care Assistant Bosworth Care Home, Weymouth
Pay: £12.25 per hourLocation: Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR
About Us
Bosworth Care Home has been part of the Weymouth community since 1988. Recently under new management and with lots of investment, our home has never looked better. Were proud to be a wonderful, homely place with a great team many of whom have been with us for years. Together we create a warm, friendly atmosphere where residents feel safe, cared for and truly at home.
The Role
A day in the life of a Night Care Assistant
- Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
- Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
- Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
- Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
- Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available
What is required from you?
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
- Experience preferred but not essential
- Opportunities Available:
- Day Care Assistant @ 42 hours per week working from 8am to 8pm on a two weekly rolling rota to include alternative weekends
- Bank Care Assistant - As this is a bank role you must have the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required
What We Offer
- £12.25 per hour
- A close-knit, supportive team with many long-standing staff
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
- Blue Light discount package
- On-demand pay when you need it
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK is required. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK is required. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
