Care Assistant - Waltham House Extra Care
Location: Waltham House, St John's Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DT
Salary: £12.72 - £13.14 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
Date Posted: 09 September 2026
Join Our Team
CRT Care Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team at Waltham House Extra Care in Wirksworth.
We provide 24-hour support to residents, helping them maintain their independence while receiving the care and support they need. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and want a rewarding career in care, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a supportive working environment, paid training, a paid DBS check, and opportunities for career development.
Shift Patterns
Applicants must be able to work a mixture of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights.
- AM Shift: 07:00 - 15:00
- PM Shift: 15:00 - 22:00
- Night Shift: 22:00 - 08:00
Weekend working is essential, including every other weekend.
Key Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you will:
- Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
- Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Assist with medication where appropriate and in line with training.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Follow care plans and support residents in achieving their individual goals.
- Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful.
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable adults.
- Reliable, flexible, and committed.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to remain calm and patient under pressure.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Willing to learn and develop through ongoing training.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid per shift
- Paid training
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Referral programme
- Supportive team environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card membership - helping you save money every day with exclusive discounts of up to 60% on shopping, dining, travel, utilities and much more
Requirements
- Availability to work every other weekend (essential)
- Flexibility to work evenings and night shifts (essential)
- Right to work in the United Kingdom (required)
Work Location
Waltham House Extra Care
St John's Street
Wirksworth
Matlock
DE4 4DT
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Care Assistant Waltham House Extra Care employer: Changeworknow is part of the Access Group
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Contact Details:
Changeworknow is part of the Access Group Recruitment Team
