Compassionate Care Assistant – Day Shift (Derby)

Consula group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Comprehensive mandatory training

Ongoing learning and qualifications

Supervision and support

Friendly team culture

Recognition for contributions

Job summary

Consula recruiting on behalf of an established care organisation is hiring Care Assistants to join its Derby day-shift team. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care in a residential setting where residents live with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include personal care support, mobility assistance, mealtime help, companionship, and accurate record-keeping. Full training is provided and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Reliable and organized in daily responsibilities.
• Able to stay calm and professional with diverse needs.
• Willing to complete training and follow safeguarding standards.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, protecting dignity and independence.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and daily living activities per care plans.
• Support mealtimes, nutrition, hydration, and dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance to residents.
• Help residents participate in activities and daily routines.
• Observe changes and report to the care team.
• Maintain accurate care records and hand over information clearly.
• Collaborate with senior carers, nurses, managers and relatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Good communication

Reliability & organization

Calm under pressure

Willingness to train

UK work right

Job description

Consula recruiting on behalf of an established care organisation is hiring Care Assistants to join its Derby day-shift team. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care in a residential setting where residents live with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include personal care support, mobility assistance, mealtime help, companionship, and accurate record-keeping. Full training is provided and DBS checks are required.