Senior Care Assistant
Please note, that unfortunately we don't support sponsorship applications
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 out Valley Lodge Care Home working 36.45 hours a week over 3 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.
About the role
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.
Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, provide you with regular training and maybe even spoil you with cake from time to time!
As well as the above we also have:
Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you 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!
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will need
Required criteria
- NVQ Level 2 Care
- NVQ Level 3 or working towards
Desired criteria
- NVQ Level 4
Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.
At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere. Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.
At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, 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.
Our benefits
When you join Ashmere, you receive full induction training, regular refresher training and ongoing professional development. We provide uniforms, pay for your DBS checks, and offer clear progression opportunities for those who want to develop their career in care. Our homes are friendly, supportive and well-equipped, helping you deliver the best possible care with confidence. We offer stable employment, a warm team environment and the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.
Vacation, Paid time off
Referral bonus
Long service recognition
Social Opportunities
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Staff celebration events
Senior Care Assistant
We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.