Care Assistant

We are recruiting for Care Assistants to join our team at Poplars Nursing and Residential Home, DE13.

At Poplars, we offer care and nursing support to older adults and individuals living with dementia. Our purpose-built home provides bright, spacious accommodation designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details:

Rate of Pay: £12.80

Hours: Opportunities available to work days or nights.

Schedule: Rota - includes weekends and bank holidays

Shift Times: 07:30 to 21:30 – including 1 hour unpaid break.

Nights: 21:30-07:30

Location: Rolleston Road, Burton-on-Trent DE13 0JT (Please consider travel times, including on weekends, before applying)

Sponsorship: We are not able to provide sponsorship at this time

Benefits:

• 5.6 weeks of Annual Leave

• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

• Induction support and training

• Access to on-site parking

• Supportive team environment

• Contributory Pension

What you’ll be doing

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in residents’ daily lives by:

• Providing person-centred care tailored to individual needs

• Supporting with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, and mobility

• Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing

• Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team

Qualifications and Skills:

Genuine interest in providing high-quality care

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Before you apply

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship

Please include a cover note: To help us consider travel times, please let us know your method of travel to work, and note your preferred contact availability along with if you are applying for an opportunity on days or nights.

If applicable, please include your right to work status in the UK

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, please submit your CV and cover note today.

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually however, we appreciate your time and thank you for your application.