Community Care Worker - Out of Hours

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Matlock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Starting Point Children's Services at Derbyshire County Council in Matlock is seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker for Out of Hours, part-time. You will support children and families in safeguarding, welfare checks, and assessments, working alongside Social Workers and partner agencies.

Based at County Hall, Matlock, shifts include 16:30-00:30 on weekdays and 09:00-21:00 or 12:30-00:30 on weekends, with enhancements after 7pm and on Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families within social care, education, health care or community settings.
• Demonstrates compassion, resilience and sound judgement.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and IT skills with a commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support home visits and welfare checks
• Respond to new referrals and safeguarding concerns
• Assist with assessments of children and families
• Help implement support and intervention plans
• Record information and contribute to reports and assessments
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Sound judgement

Independent work

Teamwork

Organisational skills

IT skills

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Job description

Starting Point Children's Services | Derbyshire County Council Part-Time | County Hall, Matlock | Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you looking for a role that's more than just a job? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to help protect and support children and families when they need it most?

Starting Point's Out of Hours Team is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Community Care Worker to join our dedicated service. Every shift brings new challenges, new experiences and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people across Derbyshire.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a highly respected Out of Hours service

Support vulnerable children, young people and families during critical situations

Work alongside Social Workers, Police, Health Services and other partner agencies

Gain valuable experience in safeguarding, assessment and family support

Develop your career within Children's Services and access wider opportunities across the authority

Enjoy the variety and excitement that no two shifts can offer

About the Role

As a Community Care Worker, you'll work closely with Social Workers to:

• Support home visits and welfare checks
• Respond to new referrals and safeguarding concerns
• Assist with assessments of children and families
• Help implement support and intervention plans
• Record information and contribute to reports and assessments
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families

Who We're Looking For:

We're keen to hear from people who have experience working with children, young people or families within social care, education, health care or community settings.

You’ll bring:

• Compassion, resilience and sound judgement
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Working Pattern

Based at County Hall, Matlock, shifts may include:

4 week rolling rota week day - Start times are 16:30-00:30

Weekend hours are 12hour shifts either 09:00-21:00 or 12:30-00:30.

Enhancements are paid after 7pm and on Bank Holidays

Rotas are designed to provide essential support across the county's 24-hour social care provision.

Provisional Interview Date: 18 November 2026