Full job descriptionCare Assistant - DerbyMake a real difference in your community. We’re looking for kind, reliable people to support clients in their own homes across Derby and surrounding areas. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we provide industry-leading training and ongoing support to help you succeed and thrive.
As a Care Assistant, you’ll help clients live independently in their own homes by:
*Supporting them to stay safe, comfortable, and secure
*Providing personal care with dignity and respect
*Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
*Offering companionship and emotional support
*Assisting with medication reminders
*Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day.
Start a rewarding career where you’re valued, supported, and truly make an impact.
Apply today and we’ll arrange a friendly, confidential chat at a time that suits you.
Licence/Certification:
*UK Driving Licence (required)
Pay & Hours:
*£13.35 & £14.25 (before 8am, after 6pm and weekends)
*Travel time paid at £12.75
*28p per mile after the first 10 miles
*Client mileage paid at 40p per mile
Shift patterns:
*We offer very flexible scheduling rather than fixed set shifts. However, the following requirements apply:
*All Care Professionals must work a minimum of two days per week that include anti-social hours, meaning starting at 6:45am or finishing at 10:00pm.
*Care Professionals must work alternate weekends.
*We have very flexible weekly working hours, but candidates must provide a minimum availability of 10 hours per week, while still meeting our required conditions (minimum two days including anti-social hours and alternate weekends).
*The role initially operates on a 0-hour contract during the probationary period. After successfully completing probation, we are able to offer an average-hours contract based on the hours you have consistently worked.
Areas Covered:
Derby City & Suburbs Including: Derby City Centre, Pride Park, Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden, Oakwood, Spondon, Allestree, Darley Abbey, Mackworth, Markeaton, and surrounding areas.
Amber Valley & Rural Derbyshire Including: Ashbourne, West Hallam, Stanley Common, Belper, Duffield, Holbrook, Ambergate, and Heage.
Qualifications:
*A caring, patient, and reliable nature
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
*Availability to work alternate weekends
*No formal qualifications required, full training provided