Care Worker (Meadow View)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and Development

Wellbeing Support Framework

Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Derbyshire Rewards

Travel expenses to other sites (terms)

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting a Care Worker to help our residents lead dignified lives. You’ll support residents with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and taking medications, while encouraging socialising and participation in activities.

Training and mentoring will be provided as part of a supportive care team. Posts operate on a set rota with days, afternoons and nights; generous pay, a good pension, free uniform and extensive benefits are included to reward commitment

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating and medication administration.
• Support residents in daily activities to maintain dignity and wellbeing.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Provide care in line with needs of older people including dementia care.
• Work as part of a care team and follow rota covering day, afternoon and night shifts.

Job description

Closing date: 15 November 2026

We’re recruiting a Care Worker to help our residents lead dignified lives.

Working as part of a valued care team you’ll be ensuring our residents stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, eating meals, taking medication and socialising.

Understanding the needs of older people, including those with dementia, is an important part of the work.

If you think you can make a positive difference to an older or disabled person’s life and would like a rewarding job with room for progression, we want to hear from you.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all the training and support that you will need to do the job. There’ll also be ongoing support and mentoring from experienced staff.

Working hours are on a set rota based on a three-shift pattern must be able to work days, afternoon, nights and we offer good rates of pay and a good pension, free uniform, high quality training and many other benefits extra pay for unsocial hours.

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 on our reward and recognition page

For informal enquiries please contact Service Manager Jemma Lafferty, telephone number 01629 531572.