Location: Central Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Pay: £30,201.60 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time – Days
About the Home
This well-established, family-owned nursing home in central Weston-super-Mare provides high-quality, compassionate care within a warm and supportive environment. As a standalone service with just 20 residents, the home offers a truly personal and close-knit setting where both residents and staff are genuinely valued.
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, the home has built a strong reputation across North Somerset for delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. Since opening in the mid-1990s, it has remained committed to its core values of dignity, respect, and compassion.
The small size of the service allows for a highly individualised approach, with each resident benefiting from bespoke care plans tailored to their health, wellbeing, and personal preferences. The home fosters a welcoming community where residents are supported to live fulfilling and independent lives wherever possible.
With a focus on creating a calm, respectful, and engaging environment, the team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, comfortable, and at home.
Life within the home includes:
• Person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences
• A friendly, family-oriented atmosphere
• Comfortable living spaces designed to promote wellbeing
• Opportunities for social engagement and meaningful daily experiences
• A stable, supportive care team
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care while supporting and guiding the wider care team.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with daily living needs in a dignified manner
• Administering medication (training provided if required)
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting a safe, calm, and positive environment
• Encouraging resident engagement, independence, and wellbeing
About You
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a nursing or care home (minimum of 3 years)
• A compassionate, proactive, and team-focused approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Medication training (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care
Benefits & Perks
• £30,576.00 Per Annum
• Full-time day shifts
• Paid breaks
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, family-oriented team culture
• Opportunity to join a small, well-run and respected service
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
To Apply
Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30000.00 per year