Community Care Worker - Out of Hours

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Starting Point Children's Services | Derbyshire County Council Part-Time | County Hall, Matlock | Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you looking for a role that's more than just a job? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to help protect and support children and families when they need it most?

Starting Point's Out of Hours Team is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Community Care Worker to join our dedicated service. Every shift brings new challenges, new experiences and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people across Derbyshire.

Why Join Us?

🌟 Be part of a highly respected Out of Hours service

🌟 Support vulnerable children, young people and families during critical situations

🌟 Work alongside Social Workers, Police, Health Services and other partner agencies

🌟 Gain valuable experience in safeguarding, assessment and family support

🌟 Develop your career within Children's Services and access wider opportunities across the authority

🌟 Enjoy the variety and excitement that no two shifts can offer

About the Role

As a Community Care Worker, you'll work closely with Social Workers to:

• Support home visits and welfare checks
• Respond to new referrals and safeguarding concerns
• Assist with assessments of children and families
• Help implement support and intervention plans
• Record information and contribute to reports and assessments
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families

Who We're Looking For:

We're keen to hear from people who have experience working with children, young people or families within social care, education, health care or community settings.

 You'll bring:

✅ Excellent communication skills

✅ Compassion, resilience and sound judgement

✅ Confidence working independently and as part of a team

✅ Strong organisational and IT skills

✅ A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children

✅ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Working Pattern

 Based at County Hall, Matlock, shifts may include:

 4 week rolling rota week day - Start times are 16:30-00:30

Weekend hours are 12hour shifts either 09:00-21:00 or 12:30-00:30. 

Enhancements are paid after 7pm and on Bank Holidays

Rotas are designed to provide essential support across the county's 24-hour social care provision.

Ready for Something Different?

If you're passionate about helping children and families, looking for a rewarding challenge, and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you

Provisional Interview Date: 18 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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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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.