Care Assistant

The Old Vicarage Care Home; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, is seeking a Care Assistant to join a supportive team providing person-centred care for residents. The role emphasizes dignity, independence and wellbeing, with duties spanning personal care, mobility, meals and daily activities.

Successful candidates will work a mix of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends, and benefit from ongoing training and development within a caring, respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach to older people.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care promoting dignity and wellbeing.
• Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living.
• Monitor wellbeing, report changes, and maintain accurate care records.
• Assist with meals, activities, outings and a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Caring manner

Communication skills

Reliability

Professional attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

The Old Vicarage Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Surrounded by beautiful mature gardens and excellent facilities, our caring team provides personalised support that helps residents maintain independence, comfort and wellbeing.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.85 per hour
• Contracted to 33-44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

Role OverviewAs Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

You will support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living, while following individual care plans and responding sensitively to their physical, emotional and social needs. You will monitor residents' wellbeing, promptly report any changes in condition and maintain accurate care records to support safe, consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will encourage residents to participate in activities, assist with meals, accompany them on appointments and outings where required, and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment. You will follow Health & Safety, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures, ensuring residents remain at the heart of everything you do. The successful candidates will be required to work a mixture of day and night shifts as well as alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach with a genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment and as part of a supportive team.
• A reliable, positive and professional attitude with a commitment to delivering person-centred care.
• Understanding of dignity, independence, equality and maintaining residents' confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, infection prevention and safe working practices.
• Previous care or care home experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this qualification. The Care Certificate must be completed within the first three months if not already achieved.

About usThe Old Vicarage Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.