Adhoc Community Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Care Assistant, making a significant impact on the lives of clients in Derby. This part-time role offers flexible hours, allowing you to work around your lifestyle while providing essential support to individuals with various care needs. You will be directly involved in their daily routines, ensuring they receive the best care possible. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about helping others and looking to grow in the care sector.

Benefits

Paid training sessions

Free DBS check

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity schemes

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Referral bonus via Care Friends app

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Support from local branch teams

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and medication management.
• Ability to assist clients with diverse needs including dementia and spinal injuries.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, medication management, and emotional support.
• Prepare meals and assist around the house as needed.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Emotional support

Meal preparation

Education

At least three months’ paid experience in care

Job description

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Part-time hours across Derby including Spondon, Borrowash, Chaddesden, Alvaston, Aston-on-Trent – From 07:00 to 18:00

Note: At the request of our clients, we are currently seeking female applicants only for this role.

People are at the very heart of Prestige, and we aim to improve their lives. As a Care Assistant, you’ll join us in our ongoing efforts to make life better for our clients.

Prestige Nursing & Care has provided home care services for over 75 years, with 30 local offices across England and Scotland. We support clients in their own homes and collaborate with local care and nursing homes, as well as the NHS.

Who will you be helping to make life better for?

We are recruiting experienced home care assistants to support our service users across Derby. Some clients require short visits (minimum 1 hour), while others need extended shifts (up to 12 hours). We cater to a diverse range of needs, including Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease, Spinal Injuries, Parkinson’s, and Challenging Behaviour. Each client has a detailed care plan to ensure visits meet their specific needs and comply with legislation.

How will you help?

• Medication management and administration
• Assistance around the house
• Personal care
• Continence care
• Meal preparation
• Providing emotional support

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Paid training sessions and shadow shifts at the National Minimum Wage
• Work directly with our clients, no agency work
• Blue Light Card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Ongoing professional development
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonus via Care Friends app (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Support from local branch teams and out-of-hours support
• At least three months’ paid experience in care
• Own vehicle and valid UK driver’s license are required
• Good references

Interested in making a difference?

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we conduct Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference, and Employment History checks in accordance with government guidelines and safer recruitment practices. Due to the nature of these checks, timelines may vary. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

You may be required to provide employment details through HMRC.

As a company, we cannot sponsor overseas candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide a recent overseas police check if applicable.