Care Assistant
Job description
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Location: Derbyshire
Hours: 21 hours per week (with opportunity to work more)
Pay: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour (experience-dependent)
Contract: Part-time or Full-time available
Forget mundane routines. This is care with purpose. You'll be the person who transforms someone's day—who helps them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life in the comfort of their own home. Every visit matters. Every moment counts.
Nurse Seekers is recruiting experienced, driven Care Assistants to join a respected home care provider delivering exceptional support across Derbyshire. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and truly make an impact, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Be DoingThis isn't just about ticking boxes. You'll be:
· Delivering personalized care that respects individuality and promotes wellbeing
· Taking charge by mentoring and supporting junior care staff in the field
· Managing medication safely and accurately
· Building relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals
· Keeping detailed records that ensure continuity and quality
· Empowering people to live their lives with confidence and independence
What You Need· Experience in care – ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity
· NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – preferred but not essential
· Full CQC mandatory training compliance (we'll keep you up to date with ongoing training)
· UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community visits)
· Valid DBS check (or willing to obtain one – we cover the cost)
· Leadership skills and a compassionate, reliable nature
What's In It For You?· Competitive pay that reflects your expertise
· Birthday off at FULL pay – because you deserve it
· Free uniforms and all-weather coats – stay comfortable year-round
· Free training – continuous professional development to keep you ahead
· Free DBS checks – no hidden costs
· Flexible working patterns – designed around your life
· Career progression – real opportunities to grow with a supportive team
· A management team that actually listens – you're valued, not just a number
Ready to Step Up?If you're passionate about care, ready to lead, and want to work somewhere that genuinely supports you, don't wait.
Apply today with Nurse Seekers and start making the difference you were meant to make.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your NVQ Level 2/3 qualification prominently as this is specifically mentioned as preferred
🚗 Emphasise your UK driving licence and vehicle access as this is essential for community visits
👥 Showcase any mentoring or supervisory experience as the role involves supporting junior care staff
📋 Quantify your care experience: "Managed 25+ client caseload" or "Mentored 4 junior care assistants"
🏥 Include CQC compliance training and any medication management certifications you hold
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- •Mentored 6 junior care assistants across North Derbyshire patch, improving medication compliance rates from 87% to 98% within 8 months
- •Managed caseload of 32 domiciliary care clients, maintaining 100% CQC compliance through detailed care planning and risk assessments
- •Led person-centred care delivery for clients with complex needs, achieving 95% family satisfaction scores across 18-month period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Nurse Seekers' approach to person-centred home care aligns perfectly with my passion for empowering clients to maintain their independence — which is why I am applying for the Care Assistant position in North East Derbyshire. My experience in medication management and mentoring junior staff makes me well-suited to this supervisory role.
My background in domiciliary care has equipped me with the leadership skills and compassionate approach needed to excel in this position, particularly in building meaningful relationships with clients and their families whilst ensuring CQC compliance.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure CQC compliance in your daily care delivery?
- ›Describe your experience with medication administration and safety protocols
- ›What record-keeping systems have you used for care documentation?
- ›How do you conduct risk assessments for clients in their homes?
- ›Explain your approach to person-centred care planning
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to mentor a junior care assistant
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a difficult client
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for a client's wellbeing
- ›How do you handle challenging family dynamics when providing care?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to maintain someone's dignity in a difficult situation
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to mentor a junior care assistant
Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a difficult client