Douglas Court Care Home are currently recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to join our team based in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. You will join us on a Full Time or Part Time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £13.50 Hour Adept Care homes provide residential care and residential dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. We help our residents to lead enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team. You will be joining the team at Douglas Court a lovely purpose built 43 bed quality residential home for dementia in Ivy Square, Derby offering affordable and high-quality care. Our Senior Care Assistants are an important part in our resident’s day to day lives. We ask that you are seen as an extension to our resident’s family by treating them with the same kindness and compassion that you would treat your own loved-ones. You will ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by the team in supporting/assisting resident’s with all aspects of their daily living. With Adept’s help, you will offer emotional & physical support to our residents while providing attention when needed, ensuring residents dignity, independence and happiness remain the cornerstone of our care. 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. About the Senior Care Assistant role: Pay up to Hour Hour Choose between 18 to 39 hours a week Day or Night Shifts available 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 20 months) 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. 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 Senior Care Assistant, please click 'Apply’ now. Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live or work.