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Senior Care AssistantNHS

Derby, DE23 1RJ Permanent £13.46
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 6 September 2026
Peartree Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Derby Bus Station (2.1 miles away)

Job summary

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Nightingale Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day. If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today! For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities ...

Main duties of the job

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Nightingale Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. We offer £13.46 per hour, refer a friend scheme (up to £1000), outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Were looking for a candidate with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, having Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3), able to work 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Your role involves delivering and leading high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents with personal care, administering medication safely and accurately, and guiding team members.

Job description

Package Description: Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Nightingale Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.

What we offer:

  • £13.46 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
  • Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay

Were looking for:

  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
  • Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
  • 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends
  • A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities

Your role:

  • Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
  • Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
  • Administer medication safely and accurately
  • Contribute to and review care plans
  • Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
  • Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider that has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for over 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare supports various communities, including the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. While Agincare offers excellent career opportunities and training, they currently do not offer visa sponsorship. Their commitment to making a difference in people's lives is evident in the care and support they provide every day.

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