Care Assistant - West Moors, Dorset

Colten Care Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents at Brook View in Ferndown, Dorset. No prior experience is necessary, as personal qualities are prioritized. The role involves assisting with daily tasks and ensuring a comfortable living environment. Competitive pay ranges from £12.66 to £14.98 per hour, with benefits including free uniforms and training from day one. This is an opportunity to grow in the elderly care sector with further progression available.

Benefits

Pay enhancement for weekends and nights

Overtime opportunities

Training from day one

Free uniforms

In-house progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual eager to assist residents.
• Organized and hard-working with good observation skills.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and possesses a sense of fun.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily care tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Compassion

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Location: West Moors, Dorset

Site: Brook View

Closing Date: 22/01/2026

Care Assistant

From £12.66 per hour to £14.98 per hour

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

Introduction

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Health Care Assistants. Whether experienced or new to care, our team at our luxury care home, Brook View in Ferndown, Dorset. would like to hear from you.

About you

Compassion is in your nature. You’re willing to be hands‑on with residents and help them whenever needed. You’re organised, hard‑working, resilient, with good observation skills, attention to detail and a sense of fun.

You don’t need to have experience. Your personal qualities and values are more important to us, you’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training from day one.

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Additional Benefits

Pay enhancement for weekends, nights and NVQ qualifications

Additional hours/overtime opportunities available to suit your circumstances

Training provided from day one

Free uniforms

In‑house progression opportunities to the Senior Care Lead Programme

Career progression to join the Trainee Nurse Associate Programme and be a nurse at no cost to you

We fund your learning and you increase your earnings.