Care Worker Level 1

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Nottingham is seeking Care Workers to provide specialized support for adults with physical and sensory disabilities. This role involves implementing care plans, monitoring citizens' welfare, and working collaboratively with other professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of the rights of vulnerable adults and be committed to promoting independence. Positions available are onsite, paying a starting salary of £25,583 per annum, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Innovative and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing care plans and monitoring forms.
• DBS enhanced check required for this post.
• Ability to support citizens with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement care plans and record citizen welfare.
• Support citizens with physical and sensory disabilities.
• Cooperate with professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Encouragement for independence

Knowledge of rights of vulnerable adults

Ability to follow policies and procedures

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent x 2

Working Hours: 30 Hours per Week

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £25,583 (Level one) rising to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Acorn Resource Centre, Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Blvd, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5HY

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Acorn Day Service is located within Mary Potter Centre in Hyson Green and provides specialised support for adults with physical and sensory disabilities.

The centre provides both one to one support for citizens and also activities in a group setting, to encourage and maintain independence for citizens.

The centre promotes a person-centred approach to care and support provided.

Care Workers at Level 1 implement Care Plans and report any concerns or reasons care plans cannot be followed, as well as monitoring care and welfare of citizens, recording accurate information on running records, communication books, care plans monitoring charts (e.g. weight monitoring, falls, etc.) and other written and electronic communications as required.

Care Workers at Level 1 are also expected to work and cooperate with other professionals, as well as citizens and their meaningful others, to ensure a shared approach to care and support and continuity of care and treatment.

This role will predominantly be working on a one to one basis, specifically with citizens who have learning disabilities, who may present challenging behaviours.

About You

• Implementation of Care Plans and contribution to running records and daily monitoring forms
• Ability to encourage and support citizens to achieve and/or maintain maximum independence, and to maintain contact with friends, family and community
• Knowledge and understanding of the rights, needs and feelings of vulnerable adults from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to follow all instructions, policies, procedures and guidelines
• DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post

PLEASE NOTE that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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