Now the homes face fresh problems over the decision by the government to ban workers who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
The upshot is that care homes have a plethora of vacancies to fill – and Nottinghamshire is one of the worst-hit areas.
We have trawled the job sites and cherry-picked these 15 posts at homes across the Mansfield and Ashfield area to demonstrate the wide variety of positions available now.
For more information and full details on how to apply, please contact the homes direct or visit the Indeed website.
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13. Care home manager
The recruitment company, Amber Mace, is on the lookout for an experienced manager to run a mental-health care-home in Sutton, with the promise of an annual salary of £60,000. It is a medium-sized home that provides round-the-clock care for adults with learning disabilities and advanced dementia. Photo: Submitted
14. Night care assistant
Newgate Lodge in Mansfield is a purpose-built, 60-bed residential care home that takes pride in its safe and homely environment. It currently has a vacancy for a reliable and trustworthy care assistant prepared to work night shifts. They must have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Photo: Miodrag Ignjatovic/Getty Images
15. Kitchen host
Respecting the nutritional and dietary needs of residents in a nursing home is crucial. So Wren Hall in Selston is keen to find the right person to fill its position for a kitchen host, who will be expected to provide a professional, person-centred service in a friendly home. A full-time or part-time contract is on offer Photo: Submitted