We’re looking for an Acting Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Douglas Court Care Home in Ivy Square, Derby,. This full-time, permanent role with a pay rate of £12.88 per hour. Part of the family-run Adept Care Homes, Douglas Court Care Home is a purpose-built, 43-bed residential dementia care home providing high-quality residential and dementia care in a supportive, welcoming environment. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care, we’d love you to join us.

We’re seeking a compassionate Acting Senior Care Assistant to join our team and make a real difference every day. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care while stepping up to take on senior responsibilities such as administering medication, supporting and supervising care staff, keeping accurate records, and working closely with healthcare professionals. You’ll play an important part in ensuring our residents receive respectful, personalised care that promotes their dignity and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their care career, developing leadership skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.

About the Acting Senior Care Assistant role:

• Pay of £12.88 Per Hour 
• 33 - 44 hours per week
• Night Shifts: 19:00 - 07:00
• Alternate Weekend Working Required

What we can offer you; 

• Excellent rates of pay 
• Training and career development 
• 5.6 weeks holidays  
• Free Uniform & DBS provided 
• Onsite car parking and close to local transport links 
• Friendly working environment in a purpose-built luxury home 
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral) 
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents 

Plus, our Bespoke Benefits package: 

• Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20 months) 
• Enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.   
• Enjoy savings on your weekly/monthly shopping 
• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program 
• Sky TV Discounts 
• Broadband deals 
• Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers  
• Access to a Private GP 
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more 

What we are looking for;

• NVQ Level 2 in Care (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Care (desirable)
• Previous care experience (essential)
• Previous Senior Care experience (desirable)
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills

At Adept Care Homes, our dedicated and enthusiastic team welcome people who are motivated by making a difference to our resident’s lives. Our family-run business values aptitude as much as qualifications when recruiting.

You will be given a thorough induction into your role via one of our experienced mentors, while receiving both online and face to face training during this time and throughout your career at Adept Care. Our dedicated Training Manager and Dementia Manager are happy to arrange or support with any additional training you feel you may need to ensure you are supported in reaching your full potential while fulfilling your career ambitions.

All our homes are now registered for the Concert for Carers Scheme, where you can enter ballots to win free tickets to events such as comedy shows & music gigs.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as one of our Senior Care Assistant, please click 'Apply’ now.

Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live or work.