Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant | £12.85 per hour | 33 - 44hrs Per Week | Day shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm | The Old Vicarage Care Home, Clay Cross, S45 9AQAdept Care Homes provide high-quality residential and dementia care across our family‐run Midlands-based homes. We are recruiting Care Assistants to join our team at The Old Vicarage Care Home, a welcoming 44‐bed residential home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Both part‐time and full‐time day shifts are available.

As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with personal care, mealtimes, and daily activities while offering kindness, dignity and compassion. You will receive a full induction, ongoing training, and support to develop your skills and career.

About the Care Assistant role

Salary of £12.85 per hour

Choose between 33 to 44 hours a week (or more if you wish)

Day shifts: 07:00 – 19:00

What we can offer

Excellent rates of pay

Training and career development

5.6 weeks of holiday

Free uniform & DBS provided

Onsite car parking and close to local transport links

Employee of the month award

Friendly working environment

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

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 programmes, as well as the Employee Assistance Programme

In‐store/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

Previous care experience (desirable)

Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills

Positive and caring attitude (essential)

At Adept Care, our dedicated and enthusiastic team welcome people who are motivated by making a difference to our residents' lives. We'll recruit and support people that share 'Our Values' to build a strong, successful team. We are committed to prioritise our residents' needs and provide a continuously improving, always high‐quality service, making our home a superb place to live or work.

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 any additional training you feel you may need to ensure you are supported in reaching your full potential while fulfilling your career ambitions.

If you feel you are the right person for our Care Assistant position, apply now!

Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live or work.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Danesmoor

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English