Care Worker (Community) (Extra Care) (2 Positions)

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⭐ Join Our Amazing Team at Oaklands Extracare! ⭐ 

🌟 Exciting Opportunity We’re on the lookout for passionate Care Workers to join our already established team. If you’re eager to make a real difference in people’s lives, this is the role for you.

We have two posts available - Post 1 - 16 hours per week; Post 2 - 18 hours per week.

🏡 What You’ll Do

• Support clients in their own homes, helping them regain independence.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients, tailored to their individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely care records.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
• Working as part of a valued care team you’ll be ensuring our clients stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, preparing meals, taking medication and socialising.
• Understanding the needs of older people, including those with dementia, is an important part of the work.

• Receive ongoing support and training to help you excel and grow in your career. 

💡 Why Choose Us?

• No Experience? No Problem! - We offer comprehensive training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

• Career Growth - Comprehensive training and opportunities for career development.
• Competitive Pay 💰 A competitive benefits package, including pension contributions and generous holiday entitlement.

• Wellbeing Support💖

• PPE and Workwear Provided 🧤

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, compassionate approach with a passion for supporting older people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to promoting independence and treating people with dignity and respect.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Creativity, forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Visit our website to learn more about this fantastic role and submit your application. If you prefer a paper application or have any questions, email us at asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk or call 01629 535118, option 2.

Alternatively you can always contact Angela Woodward for an informal chat if you have any questions or there is something you’re not sure about on 01629 533982.

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

🌟 Start your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with Derbyshire County Council today! We can't wait to welcome you to our team! 👏

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. If your visa allows you to work independently in the UK, include your share code and date of birth in your application. If shortlisted, we will verify your status before proceeding.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.