Care Assistant – Day & Night (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Join Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth as a Care Assistant, providing essential support to residents on a day or night shift. This maternity‑cover position offers a rewarding environment where you help residents live safely, comfortably and with dignity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred personal care such as bathing, dressing and oral hygiene while encouraging independence.
• Contribute to care planning and reviews to ensure support plans meet individual needs.
• Administer medication safely in line with established procedures.
• Participate in social activities, outings and companionship to enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Support colleagues through shadowing, teamwork and maintaining smooth home operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (no skilled or student visas accepted).
• Caring, positive and reliable attitude.
• Previous care experience preferred, especially for night shifts, with fully funded training provided.

Required skills

What we offer

• Close‑knit, friendly team with many long‑standing staff members.
• Pension scheme and on‑demand pay.
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications up to QCF level 5.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus up to £1,000.
• Blue Light Card discount package.
• Day rate £12.85 per hour; Night rate £13.35 per hour.