Care Assistant

Adept Care Homes Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Care Homes Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant for their Douglas Court Care Home in Derby. This role involves providing essential support to residents, ensuring their emotional and physical wellbeing. The position offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and various benefits, including career development opportunities and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Training and career development opportunities

5.6 weeks holiday

Free uniform and DBS check

Onsite parking and proximity to local transport

Employee of the Month award

Friendly working environment

Refer a Friend scheme worth £250 per referral

Participation in trips and activities with residents

Pay Day Advance (interest-free loans up to £1,000)

Qualifications

• Previous care experience (desirable).
• Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Positive and caring attitude (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to residents.
• Assist with meal times and personal care.
• Engage in leisure activities with residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Caring attitude

Job description

Adept Care Homes provide residential and dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. We help residents lead enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team.

We are recruiting a Care Assistant at Douglas Court Care Home. Join our team at Douglas Court, a purpose-built 43-bed residential home for dementia in Ivy Square, Derby, offering affordable, high-quality care.

Our Care Assistants play a vital role in residents' daily lives. With Adept's support, you will provide emotional and physical support, assist with meal times, personal care, leisure activities, and more. We expect you to treat residents with the same kindness and compassion as you would your own loved ones.

You will receive a thorough induction, including online and face-to-face training, supported by our experienced mentors. Our Training Manager and Dementia Manager are available to support your ongoing professional development, helping you reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.

About the Care Assistant role:

• £12.36 per hour
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Alternate weekends

What we can offer:

• Excellent pay rates
• Training and career development opportunities
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Onsite parking and proximity to local transport
• Employee of the Month award
• Friendly working environment
• Refer a Friend scheme worth £250 per referral
• Participation in trips and activities with residents

Plus, our Bespoke Benefits package:

• Pay Day Advance (interest-free loans up to £1,000, repayable over 12 months)
• Personalized offers and discounts at thousands of brands
• Savings on weekly/monthly shopping
• Access to free health and wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and gift cards at participating retailers
• Access to a Private GP
• Cycle2Work scheme and more

What we are looking for:

• Previous care experience (desirable)
• Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Positive and caring attitude (essential)

At Adept Care Homes, our enthusiastic team values making a difference in residents' lives. We prioritize aptitude alongside qualifications during recruitment.

All our homes are registered for the Concert for Carers Scheme, offering ballots for free event tickets such as comedy shows and gigs.

If you believe you're the right fit for our Care Assistant position, apply now!

Adept Care Homes: a superb place to live or work.