Health Care Assistant

Job description

About us

Lavender Lodge is a privately owned, purpose-built care home in central Derby. The home offers residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 44 residents, on both a permanent and short-stay respite basis. We are just a few minutes from the heart of the city, which makes the home easy for families to visit and helps our residents stay close to the community they have always known.

Job Opportunity

Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant provides high-quality personal care and support to residents in a safe, respectful and compassionate environment. The role involves helping residents with their daily activities, promoting independence and dignity, monitoring their wellbeing, and working closely with nurses, carers, families and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.

* Assist residents with eating, drinking and maintaining a healthy diet.

* Support residents with mobility, transfers and use of mobility equipment.

* Monitor and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.

* Record care provided accurately and maintain appropriate documentation.

* Support residents with medication in accordance with training and care-home procedures.

* Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.

* Encourage residents to remain as independent and active as possible.

* Provide companionship and emotional support.

* Assist with activities and social engagement.

* Follow safeguarding, infection-control, health-and-safety and care-home policies.

* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

* Communicate appropriately with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.

* Attend training and maintain required knowledge and skills.

* Report accidents, incidents, concerns or suspected abuse immediately through the correct procedures.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

* Caring, patient and compassionate attitude.

* Good communication and listening skills.

* Respect for older people and people with disabilities or complex needs.

* Ability to work as part of a team.

* Reliability and punctuality.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Good observation and reporting skills.

* Willingness to undertake relevant training.

* Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.

Essential Skills

Requirements

Right to work in the UK – unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Valid/updated DBS certificate preferred, where possible.

Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting is desirable.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Caring, compassionate and respectful approach to residents.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Willingness to complete required training and follow care-home policies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

derby

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

Profession type

Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English