Acting Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

About the role

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 offers a pay rate of £13.39 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.

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.

Role details

• Pay of £13.39 per hour
• 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 holiday
• 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

Bespoke benefits package

• Pay Day Advance (interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20 months)
• Personalised offers and discounts at 1000's of big name brands of your choice
• Savings on your weekly/monthly shopping
• Free health & wellbeing programmes, as well as the Employee Assistance Programme
• Sky TV discounts
• Broadband deals
• In store/online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers
• Access to a private GP
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more

Qualifications

• 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