Care Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing development

Generous leave

Supportive environment

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Care Worker to join our Adult Social Care team. You will support individuals at Wynhill Lodge in Bingham, Helmsley Road in Mansfield, and Holles Street in Worksop, delivering person-centred care with a strength-based approach.

No prior social care experience is required; training will be provided, including the Care Certificate. You will work across early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate and relevant training.
• Knowledge of community care services and understanding of various disabilities.
• Care experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by following care and support plans, including health care and positive behaviour support plans.
• Facilitate community access and encourage participation in activities tailored to individual preferences.
• Record daily activities accurately using our digital care records system.
• Complete all mandatory training and refreshers to ensure high-quality care.
• Work flexibly across a variety of shifts, including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Customer care

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organisation

Equality & inclusion

Education

Care Certificate training

Job description

Wynhill Lodge Short Breaks, Bingham, NG13 8TE / Helmsley Road Short Breaks, Rainworth, NG21 0DQ / Holles Street Short Breaks, Worksop, S80 2LJ

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to improving lives and supporting our community. Our Adult Social Care team is committed to providing compassionate care and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.

As a Care Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will support individuals using our internal short breaks services located at Wynhill Lodge in Bingham, Helmsley Road in Mansfield, and Holles Street in Worksop. While previous experience in social care is beneficial, it is not essential. You will work with a strength-based approach, providing person-centred care that respects the dignity and preferences of each individual.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Supportindividuals by following care and support plans, including health care and positive behaviour support plans.
• Facilitatecommunity access and encourage participation in activities tailored to individual preferences.
• Recorddaily activities accurately using our digital care records system.
• Completeall mandatory training and refreshers to ensure high-quality care.
• Work flexiblyacross a variety of shifts, including early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A willingness to complete theCare Certificateand relevant training.
• Knowledge of community care services and an understanding of various disabilities.
• Experience in care work (paid, voluntary, or personal) is desirable but not mandatory.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Commitmentto excellent customer care and empowering individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and people using the service.
• Problem-solving abilitiesto manage challenges effectively.Organisational skillsto manage time and priorities efficiently.
• A dedication toequality, inclusion, dignity, and respectin all practices.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in supporting our staff. Here’s what you can expect:

• A place to belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Ongoing development: Access to training, coaching, and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous leave: Enjoy annual leave and bank holidays to recharge.
• Supportive environment: Regular supervision and a culture that values your wellbeing.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jane Wardle on 01949838492 or by email [e-mail].

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under theDisability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.