Home Assistant
We are looking for a pro active and friendly Home Assistant to join our team working 20 hours per week over 4 shifts.
If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy a variety of tasks in your workday, this could be the position for you!
About the role
You will be responsible for
- Satellite kitchens management: take charge of the kitchen, ensuring effective stock rotation, date labelling and overall cleanliness.
- Refreshments service: offer refreshments to visitors and residents, contributing to a hospitable and comfortable environment.
Cinema preparation: prepare the cinema for use, including making popcorn and drinks, to enhance our residents entertainment experience.
- Shop Maintenance: Maintain the on-site shop and operate the mobile shop, bringing goods directly to the households and ensuring residents have easy access to essential items.
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
Refer a Friend Scheme
Pension
Ongoing Training and Development
Staff Incentives
Growth and carer progression
Employee of the month recognition
Does it sound like what you have been looking for? What are you waiting for – apply now!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Worked in a care setting
Desired criteria
- Previous experience working in a similar environment
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
Home 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.