Wordsworth House
Care Home
Swanage
A beautiful place to rest surrounded by beautiful Purbeck countryside
TEMPORARY CHANGE TO SERVICES
Covid-19 contingency planning
In light of recent events and current risk level in this area, Wordsworth House are taking the following precautionary measures in order to safeguard our residents:
- All Non-essential visits to the home are prohibited until further notice – The home is now closed to family, friends and all other non-essential visitors. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis. We encourage family and friends to contact the home via telephone on 01929423614 or email admin@wordsworth-house.co.uk at any time for more information.
- Trips outside the home have been cancelled until further notice – Medical appointments will be reviewed on an individual basis and risk assessed alongside advice from other professionals.
- Enhanced infection control procedures audited on a day to day basis – High traffic areas will be disinfected at regular intervals and all infection control recording will be monitored and reviewed by the registered manager – Please feel free to contact us for specific information relating to our infection control.
- Health and Welfare of our staff will be monitored day to day – current government guidance regarding self-isolation and time off work will be adhered to.

Wordsworth Care Home
Established over 30 years ago by the Weekes family, Wordsworth House residential care home is set in the beautiful sea side town of Swanage, Dorset, on the world-famous Jurassic Coast.
Keen to maintain their proud links with home, owner Laura Weekes, her Granddaughter and previous manager Kellie Cooke are still regular visitors to the home. However they have now handed the reigns over to Erin Lock, Registered Manager since July 2018 and a long standing employee of the home.
More than just a fabulous building in a beautiful setting; Wordsworth House care Home offers professional, considerate and person-centered care to our residents, in a warm, encouraging and friendly environment.
You are invited to visit, telephone, or browse our website to get to know us better.
‘My Aunt moved into Wordsworth in December 2018 and has been in the home 5 months. During this time I have been very impressed with the level of care she has been given. The staff are very friendly and approachable, nothing seems too much trouble. They keep an eye on her medical needs and she’s always comfortable. The visiting times are very flexible and I’m able to pop in at any time.’
Jackie
(Relative of resident)
‘I am very happy with my care at Wordsworth. I came straight from hospital and settled in quickly. I have a friend here who is 103! Im happy with the activities, the singing duo are very good and the carers are great’
Margaret
Resident at Wordsworth since April 2018
Employment Opportunities
We are currently recruiting for Night Shift Leader, Activities Coordinator, Domestic Assistant and Senior Care & Support Worker (days)
to join our growing team of friendly and professional staff.
Flexible hours and competitive rates of pay available for both day and night shifts.
Send CV’s to admin@wordsworth-house.co.uk
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