Care Assistant

Job Description

We have openings for Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants in our Elderly Care Home in MatlockIf you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Nursery Assistant or have worked in the NHS, Health Care or in Social Care this position wouldbe well suited to you. OR If you are looking for a change in career, we can offer excellent opportunities and full training would be given! Location: MatlockJob Types: Full-Time, Part-Time and Zero Hours (the role involves shift work, including working weekendsand bank holidays)Salary: £8.91 - £11.50 per hour (dependent on training and experience). About Us:Recognised for our innovative and high-quality services Progressive Care is a leading National provider of Social Care services for Childrens & Families, YoungPeople and Adults across South Yorkshire, East Midlands and the North West.At our Lilybank Hamlet site in Matlock we offer 24-hour residential care for 42 adults and older people. The site is surrounded by extensive and accessible landscaped gardens and grounds.We have communal rooms, in which group entertainment is provided along with TV and music facilities dependent on the individuals wishes.We now have attractive and exciting opportunities for a passionate, ambitious and driven individuals to support adults whohave a range of complex needs. Our services are recognised for providing high-quality residential care. Building on this, we are seeking to appoint experienced and motivated Care Assistants to support and drive the service forward.Experience is not requiredas training will be provided.The right candidate will:Having a Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma is desirable. However, this is not essential as full training will be provided for successful applicants.Having experience working with adults is beneficial.However, we welcome applicants that we feel would have the right aptitude, and life skills.Have a genuine desire to support others to improve their livesHave a caring nature with a focus on promoting privacy and dignityGood Literacy and communication skillsBesupportive and friendly towards vulnerable adultsBe patient and able to keep calm under pressureAble to work flexibly, including bank holidays, evenings and weekendsWe offer:Excellent rates of pay dependent upon qualifications and experienceA ComprehensiveInduction ProgrammeConstructive/reflective supervision to ensure thorough understanding of the role.Full access to our in-house Accredited Training Centre to ensure ongoing and extensive training resulting to recognised qualificationsCareer Progression isa guarantee for the right candidateContinued professional developmentAn extremely rewarding and fulfilling job role with great varietyBecause of the nature of its work with children and vulnerable adults Progressive Care uses the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) to make checks at an enhanced level on all persons whose work or proposed work will involve regular contact with or working in close proximity to children and vulnerable adults in our careFor further information, please contact us now at or at