BSL Care Assistant

We are excited to be recruiting for a BSL Care Assistant in our brand-new Deaf Household based in our Heanor Park Care Home! We have an opportunity for people that can use BSL (British Sign Language) to support deaf members of our community. We want you to bring a passion for helping elderly deaf residents maintain an independent lifestyle. We are currently recruiting both full time and part time positions. We will pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work!, The ideal candidate must be flexible in working all shifts. It might not be that you have any paid experience providing care to others however you may have looked after and given care to a friend or family member. You will need to have experience of administrating medication and possess or be willing to work towards your NVQ3 qualification. Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training. As well as the above we also have: Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!) Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription. Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!) Pension Ongoing Training and Development Staff Incentives Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays! A fantastic employee wellbeing programme If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we'd love to hear from you! About the company We are Ashmere - a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued. Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards
• British Sign Language