Ashmere Derbyshire
Senior Care Assistant
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Job Description
Location: Ilkeston Road
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Do you have experience running shifts and administering medication? Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care?
We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals who go the extra mile for our residents. We currently have a vacancy at our Heanor Park Care Home working 35 hours a week over 5 shifts. This includes nights and must be flexible.
About The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant at Ashmere Care Homes, you’ll play a key leadership role within our friendly care team, ensuring residents receive the best possible support and that each shift runs smoothly and professionally. You’ll lead by example, showing compassion, respect, and dedication in everything you do.
Your main duties will include:
- Leading and supporting care staff
- Administering and recording medication
- Assisting residents with personal care and mealtimes
- Communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
- Liaising with the Home Manager, GPs, and nurses
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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.
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Skills Needed
Required Criteria:
- NVQ Level 2 in care
- NVQ Level 3 or working towards
Desired Criteria:
- NVQ Level 4
Benefits
- Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
- Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
- Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription
- Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
- Pension
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Staff Incentives
- Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
- A fantastic employee wellbeing programme
Application Details
Closing Date: Tuesday 25th August, 2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £17.00 Hourly
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
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