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Care assistantNHS

Derby, DE24 9JR Permanent £12.76
Posted 13 October 2026 Closing date 12 November 2026
Checked 23 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 8 days · 12 Nov 2026
Peartree Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) (7.5 miles, direct) Springfield House (4.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our Regency care home team as a Care Assistant (no experience needed) and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5). 36 hours per week including alternate weekends. Days and nights available. Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*. Up to £12.76 per hour. Blue Light Card discounts. Company pension scheme. On-demand pay. What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team. What youll bring: No experience needed full training provided. Kind, compassionate and great with people. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship). Able to work alternate weekends.

Main duties of the job

The role of Care Assistant at Agincare involves providing comfort, dignity, and care to residents at the Regency care home in Derby. No prior experience is needed as the company offers full training and support. The position includes duties such as administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and fostering social engagement. The role offers opportunities for career development, including funded training up to QCF Level 5. Other benefits include a competitive hourly wage of up to £12.76, Blue Light Card discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus. The role requires a minimum 12-month right to work in the UK, and candidates must be available to work alternate weekends. Agincare promotes an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from all backgrounds, but cannot offer visa sponsorship at present.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join our Regency care home team as a Care Assistant (no experience needed) and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.

What youll receive:

  • Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
  • 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
  • Days and nights available
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • Up to £12.76 per hour
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay

What you will be doing:

  • Provide personal care and support.
  • Administer and record medication.
  • Assist with daily living activities.
  • Support activities and social engagement.
  • Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
  • Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

What youll bring:

  • No experience needed full training provided
  • Kind, compassionate and great with people
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
  • Able to work alternate weekends

Where youll be working:Regency Care Home, Queensferry Gardens, Allenton, Derby DE24 9JR

Care home: Regency Care Home | Care Home in Derby | Derbyshire UK | Agincare

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

About us:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a significant care provider in the UK, celebrating 40 years of service to communities. As a family-owned company, Agincare has expanded its team to nearly 6,000 members, maintaining a focus on improving and expanding its services. The organization operates across more than 170 locations in England, offering a diverse range of services such as live-in care, home care, nursing homes, and supported living. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews and career discussions. Known for being an equal opportunities employer, Agincare's services are regulated by the CQC, ensuring high standards of care and employment practices.

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