Care Worker (Shirevale Resource Centre)

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Join Our Caring Team at Shirevale!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re currently seeking a caring team member to join us at Shirevale, where we provide day services for adults living in the community, helping them maintain independence and continue living at home.

We’re especially keen to hear from applicants who have:

• A strong understanding of dementia and its impact
• Experience in delivering person-centred care
• A genuine passion for supporting others with dignity and respect

If you’re someone who values empathy, teamwork, and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 
•    Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). 
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
•    Supportive management and team
•    Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
•    Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
•    Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
•    Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
•    Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
•    Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page.

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

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.

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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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

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.

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.