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Derby Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Derby, DE23 1RJ Permanent £12.76
Posted 15 October 2026 Closing date 14 November 2026
Checked 20 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 10 days · 14 Nov 2026
Peartree Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) (6.5 miles, direct) Springfield House (5.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our 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) Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* £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 Opportunities Available: Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends Care Assistant to work

Main duties of the job

This role as a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings offers a unique opportunity to truly impact individuals' lives. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided, emphasizing the importance of compassion, kindness, and good communication skills. Positioned at the Nightingale Care Home in Derby, the role involves providing personal care, supporting daily living activities, and fostering social engagement for residents. Employees benefit from extensive career development opportunities including funded training up to QCF Level 5 and competitive pay at £12.76 per hour. Additional benefits include a Refer-a-Friend bonus, Blue Light Card discounts, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. The position requires candidates to have a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and flexibility to work alternating weekends. Several shift options are available, both day and night. The role requires no prior experience, as full training will be provided, however, experience in care home settings is a prerequisite for some positions. Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join our 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)
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • £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
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends
  • Care Assistant to work 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends
  • Night Care Assistant to work 24 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include working alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant with the flexibility to work as and when required to include day, night and weekend shifts
  • Previous care home experience is required for this role

Where youll be working:Nightingale care home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/derby/nightingale-care-nursing-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=nightingalegooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=nightingale

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 well-established and rapidly growing care provider based in the UK. With a proud history of over 40 years, Agincare is a family-owned business that prioritizes the welfare of both its residents and its large team, which comprises nearly 6000 members. Known for its commitment to providing high-quality care, Agincare operates across more than 170 locations throughout England. Agincare delivers a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, and supported living. They foster an inclusive environment, actively supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, and strive to provide career opportunities including interviews for these groups. Agincare's services are regulated by the CQC, underpinning their commitment to maintaining high standards. Furthermore, they embrace equal opportunity principles, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join their team. This vibrant organization is dedicated to innovation, with recent expansions into not-for-profit Childrens Services, emphasizing holistic community care.

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