Compassionate Care Assistant (Fixed Term) – Derby (Days)

MHA; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flex options to buy/sell annual leave

Discounts through Blue Light Card and

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance and lifeass

Job summary

Willowcroft care home in Derby is seeking a part-time Care Assistant (Days) on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role pays £13.79 per hour, with 33 hours per week and a workload that includes keyworking, care plan development, and safeguarding responsibilities.

You will support residents with personal and social care, promote dignity and independence, and work as part of a values-driven team at Willowcroft.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1/2 encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Previous care experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexible across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring nature

Flexible rota

Education

Social Care Level 1/2

Job description

Willowcroft care home in Derby is seeking a part-time Care Assistant (Days) on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role pays £13.79 per hour, with 33 hours per week and a workload that includes keyworking, care plan development, and safeguarding responsibilities.

You will support residents with personal and social care, promote dignity and independence, and work as part of a values-driven team at Willowcroft.