Senior Care Worker (Bennerley Fields Centre)

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🌟 Come Join Our Team as a Senior Care Worker at Derbyshire County Council! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? 💖 Do you have a heart full of compassion and leadership potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated care team!

We are looking for Senior Care Workers to join our expanding team at Bennerley Fields (Ilkeston). This Derbyshire County Council unit is focused on short-term re-enablement of people who have spent a period of time in hospital and/or require a short-term stay in the rehab unit to regain independence (physically and emotionally).

As a Senior Care Worker with us, you won't just be providing care; you'll be a beacon of support and guidance, helping our care staff shine their brightest. 

Your role will involve:

👩‍👧‍👦 Leading and mentoring our fantastic care staff within the reablement unit.

📋 Allocating daily tasks within the care team.

💊 Administering medication with precision.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Supporting the creation of client service plans with a focus on person-centred care.

🌟 Promoting best practices.

🤝 Delivering high-quality care and support to people in the unit.

But that's not all! 🌈 We offer you:

🏡 The opportunity to work three shifts, including early, late, and night shifts.

🎁 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

🏖️ Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).

📚 Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.

🚗 Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites.

🚴‍♂️ The chance to join our Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme.

🤗 Supportive management and an amazing team.

👁️ Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling.

💰 Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities. 

Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition page.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients? 🌼 Apply today and join our caring community!

Interview Date: TBC

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email anisha.smits@derbyshire.gov.uk

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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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

Please note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. 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. 

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.