Acting Senior Care Assistant

Adeptcarehomes; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Alvaston, Derby, is seeking an Acting Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £12.88 per hour and requires compassion, NVQ Level 2 in Care, and previous care experience. The successful candidate will take on senior responsibilities, including medication administration and staff supervision, while working in a supportive and rewarding environment with development opportunities. Join our dedicated team and make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

5.6 weeks holidays

Free Uniform & DBS provided

Onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme worth £250

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature to provide person-centred care.
• Ability to administer medication and supervise care staff.
• Experience in a similar care role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Administer medication and support care staff.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an Acting Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join our friendly team at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby. This full-time, permanent role with a pay rate of £12.88 per hour. Part of the family-run Adept Care Homes, Kiwi House is a luxury 78-bed 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.

Acting Senior Care Assistant (Nights) role

• Pay of £12.88PerHour
• 33 - 44 hours per week
• Day 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 20months)
• 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 Acting Senior Care Assistant (Nights), please click'Apply’now.

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