Care Assistant Waltham House Extra Care

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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