Care Assistant - Care Home

Job description

Job DescriptionLocation: The Weymouth Care Home, 21-23 Glendinning Avenue

We are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives. Join our team as a Care Assistant at our respected care home, which has over 35 years of experience in providing compassionate and family‐centred care. At Weymouth Care Home, we prioritise the well‐being of both our residents and our staff, fostering a warm and supportive environment where everyone feels valued.

About the roleAs a Care Assistant you'll become part of our growing family, enjoying the support of a dedicated team and the stability of contracted hours. We're seeking a compassionate individual whose caring nature aligns with our values and who is eager to make a positive impact on others' lives.

Key responsibilities

Support and assist people to promote their own independence.

Provide support with all aspects of personal care.

Offer physical and emotional support to the people we care for.

Help people participate with daily living tasks & activities.

Foster positive relationships with the individual, their family and colleagues.

Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.

Benefits

Permanent contracted position.

Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development.

Access to hundreds of eLearning courses and opportunities for career progression.

Good mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts.

Mental health support and access to wellbeing initiatives.

Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards.

Required criteria

A can‐do attitude, caring and reliable nature.

Excellent communication.

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families.

Desired criteria

Experience in a similar role.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Pay meets the national minimum wage for over 21s.

Contract type: Fulltime

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Hours per week: 48 with alternate weekend work

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English