Care Worker (Thomas Fields)

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🌳 About Us 🌳

Thomas Fields is a welcoming Community Care Centre, set in the beautiful town of Buxton. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and support to older people, enabling them to live independently within a vibrant and supportive community. 

👴 The Role 👴 

We are seeking caring, dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Workers. You will play a vital role in supporting residents with their daily lives, promoting independence, and ensuring their well-being in a safe and friendly environment. 

🗝️ Key Responsibilities 🗝️

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, tailored to their individual needs.
• Support residents to participate in social activities and maintain their independence.
• 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 residents stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, eating meals, taking medication and socialising.
• Understanding the needs of older people, including those with dementia, is an important part of the work.

❤️ About You ❤️

• Experience in a care role is an advantage but not essential—full training will be provided.
• A kind, compassionate approach with a passion for supporting older people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to promoting independence and dignity in care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

💼What We Offer💼 

• A fulfilling and rewarding role within a supportive team.
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for career development.
• A competitive benefits package, including pension contributions and generous holiday entitlement.
• A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people.

 💻 How to Apply 💻

To find out more before applying, please email lindsay.youd@derbyshire.gov.uk

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.

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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Please note that this service is currently subject to consultation which may result in changes being made to the service

Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.