Senior Care Assistant, Mapperley

Location: 8 Newdigate Street, West Hallam

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Do you have experience running shifts and administering medication? Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care?

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals who go the extra mile for our residents. We currently have a vacancy at our West Hallam Care Home working 35 hours a week over 5 shifts!

As a Senior Care Assistant at Ashmere Care Homes, you’ll play a key leadership role within our friendly care team, ensuring residents receive the best possible support and that each shift runs smoothly and professionally. You’ll lead by example, showing compassion, respect, and dedication in everything you do.

Your main duties will include leading and supporting care staff, administering and recording medication, assisting residents with personal care and mealtimes, communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, and liaising with the Home Manager, GPs, and nurses.

We’re looking for someone with an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it), with previous experience running shifts and administering medication. However, we can support you with this should you be successful in gaining a role with us.

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card subscription
• Refer a Friend Scheme (eligible up to £200)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

We also offer a fantastic employee wellbeing service!

At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values, and genuine teamwork. We invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness, encouraging collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication across all homes. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, and every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards)

• NVQ Level 4

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £16.50 hourly