Community Care Worker (Learning Disability Services)

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Community Care Worker (Learning Disability Services) to join the Adult Social Care team. The role focuses on assessments, reviews and coordinating social care for people with learning disabilities, promoting independence and coproduction of service improvements.

You will work with individuals, families and partners to deliver person-centred support, with ongoing professional learning and reflective practice in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Disabilities and Neurodivergence within statutory services.
• Ability to support individuals to develop skills and independence.
• Commitment to social justice and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and reviews and arrange social care services under the Care Act 2014.
• Contribute to transitions from Children’s to Adult services for people with complex needs.
• Liaise with families, carers and commissioning colleagues to build the right support.
• Promote well-being and social inclusion for service users.

Skills

Learning Disabilities experience

Neurodivergence awareness

Team working

Job description

Job details

Job title Community Care Worker (Learning Disability Services) Job reference 000012628 Date posted 02/11/2026 Application closing date 16/11/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade F £24,812 - £26.938 a year actual salary (£31,015 - £33,673 a year full time equivalent) Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Social Care - Adults Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: Grade F £24,812 - £26.938 a year (actual salary (£31,015 - £33,673 a year full time equivalent))

Location: The Council House, Derby City Council, Corporation Street, Derby

Hours: 29.6 hours per week

Working hours: 0.8 FTE

Closing Date: 16/11/2026

DBS Requirement: Enhanced

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Adult Social Care department as a Community Care Worker in the Learning Disability Services.

The successful candidate will be part of a team striving to make improvements in the way we deliver services, working closely with individuals, their carers and partner agencies across the public, private and independent sectors for purposes of coproducing service improvements.

What you’ll be doing

You will undertake Assessments, Reviews and arrange the delivery of social care services, under the Care Act 2014, to the people of Derby, including those who are transitioning from Children’s to Adult services. These individuals may have Learning Disabilities, Physical Health Concerns, Education Health Care Plans and/or Mental ill-health. We aim to support those individuals to develop their skills and abilities to live a life of their choosing and fulfil their potential. You will be liaising with key stakeholders, families and commissioning colleagues to build the right support around individuals with complex needs.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with the relevant experience in Learning Disabilities and Neurodivergence to join our dedicated Learning disability Service.

Applicants must have experience of working in teams supporting those with Learning Disability/Mental Health conditions/Vulnerable Adults/Physical Health disabilities in Statutory Services. You must be able to support colleagues to develop their knowledge, skills and personal resilience in a challenging environment through peer support and take responsibility for your own ongoing learning and improvement through reflection and quality assurance. You will have experience of promoting social justice and self-determination.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

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