Adept Care Homes Ltd
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Care Assistant | Kiwi House Care Home, Alvaston, Derby
33-44 hrs/week | £12.85/hour
About Adept Care
Adept Care Homes provide residential care and residential dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. Our mission is to help residents live enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team.
We are now recruiting a Care Assistant at Kiwi House Care Home—a luxury 78-bed care home offering high-quality residential and dementia care in Alvaston, Derby.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our residents’ day-to-day lives, providing emotional and physical support with tasks including:
- Assistance with meal times, personal care, and daily routines
- Support in leisure activities to stimulate and engage residents
- Treating residents with kindness and compassion, as if they were part of your own family
Your role is to create a warm, inclusive, and fulfilling environment for our residents.
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Role Details
- Salary: £12.85 per hour
- Hours: 33–44 hours per week
- Shift: Day shifts (07:00–19:00)
- Weekend work required
What We Offer
Core Benefits
✅ Excellent pay ✅ Free uniform & DBS check ✅ 5.6 weeks’ holiday ✅ Onsite parking & convenient transport links ✅ Employee of the Month award ✅ Friendly, supportive working environment ✅ Refer-a-friend scheme (£250 per successful referral) ✅ Opportunities to participate in exciting trips and activities with residents
Bespoke Benefits Package
🎁 Personalised offers & discounts (1,000s of UK brands) 🛒 Savings on weekly/monthly shopping 🏥 Free Health & Wellbeing programs + Employee Assistance Program 🛍️ In-store and online discounts at hundreds of retailers 💉 Access to a Private GP 🚴 Cycle-to-Work scheme …and many more!
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with a warm, caring attitude—this is essential. No formal qualifications are required, but we value:
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- Previous care experience (desirable, but not mandatory)
- Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults
Training & Support
You’ll benefit from: 📚 Thorough induction from an experienced mentor 💼 Ongoing online and face-to-face training 🎓 Access to a dedicated Training Manager & Dementia Specialist ✨ Opportunities for continuous professional development
At Adept Care, aptitude matters as much as qualifications. We’re a family-run business, and our team thrives on making a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Special Perks
🎸 Concert for Carers Scheme – Enter monthly ballots for free tickets to comedy shows, gigs, and events!
Next Steps
If you’re passionate about care and ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now!
"At Adept Care Homes, we believe life’s best when you live or work amongst a close-knit family."
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