Care Assistant - Afternoons

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Care Assistants in Buxton to support elderly residents, particularly those living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The role entails assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, and nutritional needs while ensuring residents’ dignity and quality of life. Immediate start with ongoing weekly hours available at £12.21 per hour, enhancing to £16.24 for unsociable hours. This is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals passionate about care.

Qualifications

• An 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 experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report concerns.

Skills

Compassionate care

Housekeeping duties

Health and safety protocols

Job description

Care Assistants – Immediate Start and Weekly Pay in Buxton

Are you a caring and dependable individual looking to make a real difference? We’re currently recruiting Care Assistants in Buxton to support elderly residents, many of whom are living with age‑related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

In this vital role, you’ll assist residents with mobility, personal hygiene, and nutritional needs, helping to ensure their physical comfort and emotional wellbeing. Your compassionate care will help maintain their dignity and enhance their quality of life.

Beyond direct care, you’ll also contribute to a clean and safe environment by performing general housekeeping duties. You’ll be expected to follow health and safety protocols, monitor residents’ conditions, and report any concerns promptly to senior staff.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting others. Immediate start dates are available, and hours are paid weekly.

Requirements

• An 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!

Note: We do not offer sponsorships.

Hours and Pay

This role offers ongoing weekly hours. Hours are from 14:00 to 22:00 with availability on various days through the week.

You will be paid £12.21 per hour, with unsocialable hours from 19:00 paid at the enhanced rate of £16.24 per hour.