£17.00 per hour | Full-time (5 shifts per week including alternate weekends)
Kiwi House Care Home, Alvaston, Derby (DE24 8NL)
Join a Family-Run Care Provider That Truly Cares
About The Role
* Lead and support a team of Care Assistants to deliver person-centred, high-quality care.
* Oversee care plans, daily routines, and keyworker systems to ensure residents’ individual needs are met.
* Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider management team to maintain best practices.
* Support your team through mentoring, supervision, and training to encourage professional growth.
* Use dementia care approaches such as validation techniques, life story work, and behaviour support to reduce distress and enhance wellbeing.
* Ensure accurate documentation, medication administration, and compliance with care standards.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience leading care team in a care home setting (essential)
* NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health & Social Care (essential)
* Extensive experience in dementia care (essential)
* Excellent communication, organisation, and team leadership skills
* Confident using electronic care planning and medication systems
* A compassionate, person-centred approach with a strong understanding of dementia and its impact
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rate of £17.00 per hour
* Full-time hours (5 shifts per week, alternate weekends)
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday
* Free uniform and DBS check
* Free onsite parking and great public transport links
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities
* Recognition through Employee of the Month and other award schemes
* Friendly, professional working environment in a modern, luxury home
* Refer a Friend bonus – £250 per successful referral
* Opportunities to join in with resident trips and home activities
Bespoke Benefits Package
* Pay Day Advance – interest‑free loans up to £2,000
* Discounts at 1,000s of leading retailers and supermarkets
* Health & wellbeing programmes and Employee Assistance support
* Access to a Private GP
* Broadband and tech savings
* Cycle2Work scheme and more
Why Join Adept Care Homes?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide continued training and development through our dedicated Training Team and our Lifestyle & Dementia Manager, offering a mix of online learning, classroom sessions, and one-to‑one mentoring.
We’re proud supporters of The Care Workers’ Charity, helping care professionals in times of need — because we believe in caring for those who care for others.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced senior carer or team leader with a passion for dementia care and a desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Adept Care Homes – a superb place to live and a superb place to work.
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