About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our close‑knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and prioritise their overall health and happiness every day. Empower Independence: Assist residents with daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, encouraging positive choices and remaining as independent as possible. Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalised care plan, providing hands‑on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs. Health and Well‑being: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals. Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction. Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells. Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met. Spread Smiles: Bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.
Qualifications & Experience
* SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (preferred).
* At least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant or transferable skills.
* Passion for caring for the elderly and commitment to delivering excellent service.
* Integrity, respect and a strong sense of teamwork.
Values and Culture
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
Employer & Location
You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that is part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. Our brand‑new luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock in Derbyshire. We provide personalised residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and nursing care for 78 residents.
Contract Details
Care Assistant Care & Support – Darcy House Care Home.
Contract: Full Time & Part‑Time.
Salary: £12.21 per hour.
Shift type: Days & nights available.
Contracted hours: 12 to 48.
How to Apply
Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.
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