Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Location: The Old Vicarage Care Home, Clay Cross, Chesterfield
Pay: £13.91 per hour
Hours: 38.5 hours per week (33 hours week one -  44 hours week two)

Shifts: 7:00am to 7:00pm

You will be joining the team at The Old Vicarage, a charming 44-bed quality residential home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, offering affordable and high-quality care.

Our Senior Care Assistants play an important role in our residents’ day-to-day lives. We see you as an extension of our residents’ families – treating them with the same kindness and compassion you would your own loved ones. You’ll ensure the highest levels of care are maintained, supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, while promoting dignity, independence, and happiness.

We’re looking for an experienced and caring Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated night team at The Old Vicarage Care Home. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and want to work in a supportive, friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care in line with residents’ care plans

• Supervise and support care staff to deliver excellent standards of care

• Administer medication safely and accurately

• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report any changes promptly

• Maintain accurate care records and uphold confidentiality

• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards

About You:

• Previous experience in a senior care role (care home experience preferred)

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care 

• Confident in leading a team and administering medication

• Compassionate, reliable, and professional

Why Join Us:

• £13.91 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral)
• Free Uniform & DBS provided
• 5.6 weeks holidays 
• Onsite car parking and close to local transport links 
• Employee of the month award
• Warm, supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £1,000 repayable up to 12 months) 
• Enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.
• Access to a Private GP 
• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program 
• Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers  
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more 

Apply now to join our caring team at The Old Vicarage Care Home – where we’re proud to be “a superb place to live or work.”