Afternoon Carer

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Buxton is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support individuals living with dementia. In this rewarding role, you'll assist with daily living tasks, foster engagement in meaningful activities, and ensure adherence to personalised care plans. This position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for personal development. If you have a genuine passion for care and excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Fast-tracked recruitment process

Flexible working hours

Ongoing support from the team

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the update service.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates are required.
• A full CV covering relevant experience is needed.
• At least 2 professional references from formal care settings or community care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living tasks including personal care.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities.
• Follow personalised care plans and complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Proactive approach

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Apply today and interview as early as tomorrow! Are you a compassionate, proactive individual eager to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as a Care Assistant, supporting individuals living with dementia. This is your chance to start a rewarding role immediately, with the added benefit of weekly pay.

In this role, you will support service users with daily living tasks, including personal care. You will encourage engagement in meaningful activities, follow personalised care plans, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately. Your care will help promote independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for those you support.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion for care, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to going the extra mile. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Working with QS Care means you will benefit from a fast‑tracked recruitment process, flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle, and ongoing support from a dedicated team. We are committed to your personal development and offer clear pathways for career progression.

If you are ready to take the next step in your care career, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate that is registered on the update service
• Up‑to‑date mandatory training certificates
• Full up‑to‑date CV
• At least 2 professional references covering a minimum of 2 years working within formal care settings or community care

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships.

This role offers ongoing nights around the needs of the service provider.

Hours are 14:00 to 22:00 on various days throughout the week.

You will be paid £12.21 per hour, with hours worked between 19:00 to 22:00 paid at £16.24 per hour.