Senior BSL Care Assistant

Ashmere Derbyshire; Heanor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Pension

Ongoing training and development

Staff incentives

Blue Light Card subscription

Refer a Friend up to £200

Job summary

Ashmere Derbyshire is seeking a Senior BSL Care Assistant for the Deaf Household at Heanor Park Care Home. This is a full-time role (35 hours/week) with potential for part-time positions, located on Ilkeston Road in Heanor.

The role emphasizes BSL communication to support elderly Deaf residents and includes an attendance bonus. Applicants should be flexible across all shifts, have medication administration experience, and be willing to work toward NVQ3.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care is required.
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• BSL Level 2 is required to support Deaf residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to Deaf residents and support independence.
• Administer medication or be willing to work towards NVQ3.
• Flexible to work all shifts across five shifts.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 or working towards

BSL Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 4

Job description

Job Description

Location: Ilkeston Road

Please note - unfortunately we cannot accept applications that require Sponsorship

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior BSL Care Assistant to join our brand-new Deaf Household at Heanor Park Care Home. This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week across five shifts.

We have an opportunity for people that can use BSL (British Sign Language) to support deaf members of our community. We want you to bring a passion for helping elderly deaf residents maintain an independent lifestyle. We are currently recruiting both full time and part time positions.

We'll pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work!

About The Role

The ideal candidate must be flexible in working all shifts.

It might not be that you have any paid experience providing care to others however you may have looked after and given care to a friend or family member. You will need to have experience of administrating medication and possess or be willing to work towards your NVQ3 qualification.

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training.

As Well As The Above We Also Have

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

About The Company

At Ashmere, we've been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care - even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere.

Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family - ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.

Company Culture

At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards
• BSL Level 2

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 4

Closing Date Friday 25th September, 2026

Contract Type fulltime

Salary Up to £17.50 Hourly