Senior Care Worker (Ambervale Day Centre - Florence Shipley)

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Amber Vale Day Centre

Provides day opportunities for older people who are living with dementia.

We are looking for a Senior Care Worker who is motivated, flexible and enthusiastic person to join our existing team of experienced staff. You will need to show that you are able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to provide person-centred care.

You will provide advice and guidance to colleagues and others e.g. volunteers, apprentice including involvement in their induction, mentoring and training.

You will plan & facilitate activities, record appropriately on documents and provide personal service planning & reviews to clients attending the day service.

You will be responsible for allocating day to day tasks within the care team, administering medication and personal service planning with an emphasis on person centred care, under the direction of the Unit and Deputy Unit Managers. You will be required to promote good practice and deliver high quality care and support to residents with a range of care and support needs.

Knowledge and experience of older people particular those living with dementia; work based, voluntary or personal is required. Hold QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent or to be attained post appointment, if not currently held

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.
•    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 

For informal enquiries please contact Paul Morris Registered Unit Manager on 01629 531367.

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.

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.