Day Care Assistant

Derby City Council; Bonsall CP; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards discounts

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Generous annual leave 27-32 days

Flexible & hybrid working

Learning & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual flu vaccinations

Cycle2Work Scheme

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join Bonsall View Short Break Service in Derby. You will provide intimate personal care, support residents to maintain dignity and independence, and contribute to a calm, respectful home environment.

This permanent role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rolling rota. Aged 18+, you will undertake training and may work across other DCC homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and providing personal care.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of care planning and person-centred working.
• Knowledge of dignity in care.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Knowledge of recording logs and monitoring charts.

Responsibilities

• Provide intimate personal care to residents.
• Maintain a comfortable, stimulating environment for residents.
• Attend induction and mandatory training courses.
• Be flexible to work across other Derby City Council homes and services.

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Communication skills

Care planning

Dignity in care

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Salary: £27,274 - £28,153 a year pro-rata

Location: Arboretum House (Bonsall View Short Break Service) Morleston Street Derby DE23 8FL

Hours: 30 Hours a week

Working pattern: Early and late shifts over a seven-day rolling rota

Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026

DBS Requirement: Yes - Enhanced

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Bonsall View is a 7-bed unit that provides Short Break care for adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have Autism, profound and multiple disabilities or may display behaviours of concern.

What you\'ll be doing

You will be responsible for providing intimate personal care to customers of the home and for contributing to the provision of a comfortable yet stimulating environment. This is a demanding role which requires a high level of sensitivity in order to ensure our customers are supported to make choices and treated with dignity and respect.

The work will involve assisting and moving people for which you will receive training before you start work. You will also be required to attend other mandatory training courses as part of your induction programme and any future training as part of the role.

There is an expectation that on occasion you will be asked to work within other DCC homes and services.

Hours of work will vary but you will be expected to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis. The rota covers a rolling period; however, this is subject to change to meet the needs of the service.

Due to the nature of the post and to meet Care Quality Commission standards you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

About you

You must have:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and being able to undertake personal care.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Knowledge of care planning and person-centred working.
• Knowledge of dignity in care.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• The ability to work early mornings / evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• The ability to produce accurate daylily Log recordings and complete monitoring charts

A relevant NVQ/QCF qualification at level 2 or above in Health & Social Care is desirable.

If you would like to know more details about this post, then please contact Jane Chadwick Unit Manager on 07570321989 or Paul Halford, Assistant Manager on 07887854945 for an informal chat.

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. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you\'ll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

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

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you\'re at in your career, you\'ll be joining an inclusive organisation where you\'ll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

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

How to apply