Care Worker (Community) Smithybrook View Extra Care

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Good pension

Free uniform

Five weeks holiday

Unsocial hours pay

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting two Care Workers (Community) for Smithybrook View Extra Care Establishment in Clay Cross. You will work across a three-shift rota (early mornings, afternoons and nights) to support clients and promote independence within the Northeast Extra Care Service.

Training is provided; enhanced pay applies after 7pm and before 7am. Benefits include annual leave, pension, and uniform, with additional unsociable hour pay and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of tasks to clients over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week to promote independence.
• Perform personal care, dressing, meal preparation and health monitoring.
• Administer medication and support clients to access communal areas; respond to emergencies as required.

Job description

Closing date: 22 November 2026

An opportunity has arisen at Smithybrook View Extra Care Establishment in Clay Cross, and we are seeking to recruit two Care Workers (Community) to join our team within the Northeast Extra Care Service. The role involves delivering a range of tasks to Clients over 24-hour period 7 days a week, with the main aim of promoting and maintaining Client’s independence.

Candidates will be expected to work to the demands of the service and will be required to work on a three-shift rota system including early mornings, afternoons and waking nights. Enhanced rates of pay will be paid for working hours after 7pm at night and before 7am.

The post holder will be required to undertake day to day task which include, personal care, dressing, undressing, meal preparation, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, supporting clients to access communal areas, and working alongside Health Care Professionals, Together Housing team, families, and colleagues in addition to having the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as contributing to the team. There will be an expectation to answer and respond to unplanned emergencies and report to the DSO.

You will always be required to follow the care support plan in addition to any completed risk assessments and demonstrate your ability to maintain health and safety for Clients and colleagues.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all training and support you need to complete the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding job that offers flexible working hours, good rates of pay, good pension, free uniform, and many other benefits including a minimum of five weeks holiday, extra pay for unsociable hours we’d like to hear from you.

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 here: Reward and recognition - Derbyshire County Council