Relief Care Worker (Meadow View)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Derbyshire Rewards

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join its care team. You will help residents with daily tasks such as washing, dressing and eating, while encouraging social interaction and ensuring comfort and safety.

No previous experience is required as comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring are provided. You’ll work a three-shift pattern with days, afternoons and nights, with benefits including generous leave, pension, free uniform and opportunities for

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training and support provided.
• Mentoring from experienced staff offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating meals, taking medication and socialising.
• Support older or disabled people to stay healthy and happy.
• Understand the needs of older people, including those with dementia.

Job description

Closing date: 06 September 2026

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 flexible 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 including a minimum of five weeks holiday and eight Bank Holidays a year (pro-rata), and 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.

Provisional Interview Date: TBC