Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Make a Difference Every Day
Location: Mercy Care Centre, Derby
Hours: 36 hours per week (worked over 3 days on a 7‑day rota)
Contract: Senior Care Assistant
Interview Dates: TBC
Looking for More Than Just a Care Job?
At the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy, care isn't simply what we do – it's who we are.
We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Senior Care Assistant who genuinely care about helping older people live fulfilling, dignified, and independent lives. If you're the kind of person who takes the time to listen, enjoys making someone's day brighter, and believes that great care comes from the heart, we'd love to hear from you.
Unlike many care providers, we are a non-profit organisation. That means our focus is on people, not profits. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, welcoming home where our residents feel valued, respected, and supported.
This isn't just another care role. It's an opportunity to become part of a close-knit community where kindness, compassion, and meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care, supporting our residents with their daily lives while helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and sense of purpose.
Whether you're providing personal care, sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, supporting independence, or simply being there when someone needs a friendly face, you'll make a real difference every single day – and have the time to do it!
Supporting and working alongside a dedicated care team, you'll help create a safe, happy, and caring environment where our residence can continue to thrive.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Providing high-quality, person-centred care
- Lead and organise daily care delivery
- Administering medication
- Support, supervise and mentor care staff
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
- Promoting dignity, choice, and independence
- Building meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues
- Maintaining accurate care records
- Oversee and implement care plans
We're Looking for Someone Who...
✔ Truly cares about people
✔ Treats others with kindness, dignity, and respect
✔ Is passionate about delivering outstanding care
✔ Enjoys working as part of a team
✔ Has experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia
✔ Wants to make a positive difference every day
Essential Requirements:
Please only apply if you meet the following criteria
- Experience delivering personalised care in a residential setting
- Previous team‑leading or supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills
- NCFE Level 3/4 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- Confidence using IT systems
- Compassion, empathy and a commitment to high‑quality care
We Offer:
- Paid breaks
- Uniform provided
- Subsidised meals during shifts
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
- Access to over 6,000 discounts on travel, shopping, leisure, and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to work for a values-led, non-profit organisation where people always come first
We warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs who support the values and mission of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy.
Pay: £15.68-£19.51 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby DE22 1JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care home for the elderly: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NCFE Level 3/4 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
