Care Worker Level 1 (SDS)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Care Worker Level 1 at the Martin Jackaman Centre, Nottingham. You will implement Care Plans, monitor welfare, and maintain records, predominantly working one-to-one with citizens who have learning disabilities.

The role is fixed term for 2 years, 30 hours per week, onsite, with a starting salary of £26,427 rising to £27,274 per annum pro rata for part-time. Nottingham City Council offers generous benefits and pension, with hybrid working options where

Qualifications

• DBS enhanced check required for this post.
• Ability to follow all instructions, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement Care Plans and contribute to running records and daily monitoring forms.
• Work on a one-to-one basis with citizens who have learning disabilities and may display challenging behaviours.
• Monitor welfare and ensure continuity of care and treatment; maintain accurate written and electronic records.

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 Years

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £26,427 (Level one) rising to £27,274 (Level 3) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Martin Jackaman Centre, 62 Robins Wood Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LD

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.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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

• A 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 Worker Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.

You can find the job description for this post here.

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.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kayleigh Cooper, Care Team Leader, via email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 5th November 2026

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.