Bank Senior Care Assistant

Ashmere Derbyshire; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

DBS paid

Ongoing training

Enhanced weekend pay

Paid handover

£200 referral bonus

Job summary

Ashmere Derbyshire is seeking Bank Senior Care Assistants to support residents across Ashmere homes in the Derbyshire area. This zero-hour role involves leading shifts, delivering personal care, and administering medications while coordinating with Home Managers, GPs, and nurses.

We offer induction, uniform, DBS paid, ongoing training, enhanced weekend pay, paid handover and a referral scheme. A caring, team-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medication.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with residents, relatives, colleagues and visitors in a professional and caring manner.
• Providing personal care and assisting at mealtimes when required.
• Leading the shift – staff allocation, administering medication, liaising with Home Manager and healthcare professionals.
• Showing compassion and commitment to ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 4

Job description

Location: William House, Turnpike Business Park

oin Us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our team as Bank Senior Care Assistants, working across our Ashmere homes who are committed to going above and beyond for our residents on a zero hour contract! (all within DE postcode areas). You can pick and choose your shifts across our sites!

About The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant with Ashmere, you’ll play a key role in supporting our residents and leading the team on shift. Your responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with residents, relatives, colleagues, and visitors in a professional and caring manner
• Providing personal care and assisting at mealtimes when required
• Leading the shift – including staff allocation, administering medication, and liaising with the Home Manager, GPs, nurses, and other professionals
• Showing compassion and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same!

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in administering medication
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A compassionate, caring approach to residents and colleagues

What Ashmere Offers You

• A supportive company induction with all new starters from across our homes
• Uniform provided
• DBS check paid for
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enhanced weekend pay rates
• Paid handover
• A fantastic employee referral scheme – earn up to £200 per successful candidate

About The Company

At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere.

Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.

Company Culture

At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 4

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October, 2026

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: £17.00 Hourly