Care Assistant - Weekend Days in Derby inDerby PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.75 per hour CONTRACT

Quality Service Recruitment Limited rJVqtfLbq

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Care Assistant - Weekend Days Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £12.75 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1JL Company: Quality Service Recruitment Limited Job type: Contract Job reference: 175Apply for this job Summary Are you an experienced care assistant looking for convenient weekend hours to fit around your lifestyle? As a care assistant the hours you work will be PAID WEEKLY! The home is in Derby close to the local amenities and with good public transport links. You will be caring for up to 44 elderly service users that suffer with age-related illnesses such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Duties include: - Following personal care plans - Maintaining health and safety standards and complying with requirements of the home - General housekeeping and domestic duties - Reporting condition updates and recording fluid intakes - Helping patients remain as independent as possible and catering to their likes and dislikes - Assisting with daily living activities including morning and night-time routines - Working alongside support workers and care works to provide a complex care package tailored to individual needs - Toileting/bed bathing and strip washing the service users If you want to make a measurable difference in a person’s life, whilst growing your care experience – then APPLY TODAY AND INTERVIEW AS EARLY AS TOMORROW! To apply for this role you must; - Have two employment references, one of which must be from a care home setting - Hold in-date mandatory training certificates (inc. moving and handling, safeguarding vulnerable adults and infection control) - Hold an enhanced DBS certificate dated within the past 12 months or registered on the update service. - Have a range of experience in the use of Hoists, Slings and Rotundas - Have a minimum of 6 months paid UK work experience working within a residential care home. - Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep! This role offers immediate start, ongoing work opportunities. Typical hours o Saturday and/or Sunday will include: 07:00 to 14:30 14:30 to 21:00 07:00 to 21:00 You will be paid £12.75 per hour

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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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