Job Description
oin Us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a real difference in people’s lives?
We’re looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our team as Bank Senior Care Assistants, working across our Ashmere homes who are committed to going above and beyond for our residents on a zero hour contract! (all within DE postcode areas). You can pick and choose your shifts across our sites!
About The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant with Ashmere, you’ll play a key role in supporting our residents and leading the team on shift. Your responsibilities will include:
* Communicating with residents, relatives, colleagues, and visitors in a professional and caring manner
* Providing personal care and assisting at mealtimes when required
* Leading the shift – including staff allocation, administering medication, and liaising with the Home Manager, GPs, nurses, and other professionals
* Showing compassion and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care
This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same!
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in administering medication
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A compassionate, caring approach to residents and colleagues
What Ashmere Offers You
* A supportive company induction with all new starters from across our homes
* Uniform provided
* DBS check paid for
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Enhanced weekend pay rates
* Paid handover
* A fantastic employee referral scheme – earn up to £200 per successful candidate
Ready to Apply?
https://form.jotform.com/243193053995363
If you’d like to know more, our HR team would love to have a friendly chat. Please call 01773 571 535 or text 07854486091.
Skills Needed
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.
Desired Criteria
* NVQ Level 4
Required Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 in Care
* NVQ Level 3 or working towards
Closing DateThursday 30th April, 2026