Relief Senior Care Worker (Oakland Village)

Derbyshire County Council; Swadlincote; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working opportunities

Induction & training

Professional development

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Derbyshire County Council is seeking compassionate Relief Senior Care Workers to join Specialist Dementia Services. Roles cover residential, day and night services, offering flexible hours to support people living with dementia and maintain independence and wellbeing.

You will lead teams, model best practice, and ensure safe care, with duties including medication administration and accurate records. Additional benefits include induction, development opportunities, and a supportive management

Qualifications

• Experience working in health and social care.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Experience supervising or leading staff teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable adults.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality person-centred care.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Administer medication safely and accurately where required.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Respond to changing needs and emergencies.
• Work with families, health professionals and colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive environment.

Connaissances

Experience in health and social care

Dementia care

Supervising or leading staff

Strong communication

Safeguarding and welfare

Flexible across shifts

Description du poste

Relief Senior Care Worker

Specialist Dementia Services

Derbyshire County Council

Location: Oakland Residential Community Care Centre

Hours: Relief

Salary: Grade 7

Contract: Relief (Bank/Casual)

Make a Positive Difference Every Day and Night

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia?

Derbyshire County Council is seeking compassionate, skilled and motivated Relief Senior Care Workers to join our Specialist Dementia Services team. We have multiple relief posts available, providing cover across our Residential Service, Day Service and Night Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist environment that promotes person-centred dementia care, supporting people to live well and maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Relief Senior Care Worker, you will provide leadership and support to care teams while delivering high-quality care to people living with dementia.

Relief Senior Care Workers will be required to work flexibly and may provide cover within:

• Night Services - supporting residents throughout the night, ensuring safety, comfort and wellbeing.
• Residential Services - supporting individuals living within our specialist dementia care setting.
• Day Services - facilitating meaningful activities and supporting people attending our specialist dementia day provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality person-centred care.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Administer medication safely and accurately where required.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Respond appropriately to changing needs and emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with families, health professionals and colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive environment.

What We're Looking For

• Have experience working in health and social care.
• Have experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Have experience supervising or leading staff teams.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Are flexible and willing to work across residential, day and night services as required.

Why Join Derbyshire County Council?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Local Government Pension Scheme (where eligible)
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives

About Specialist Dementia Services

Our Specialist Dementia Services provide high-quality support for people living with dementia, focusing on maintaining independence, promoting wellbeing and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. We are proud of our dedicated workforce and are looking for people who share our values and commitment to excellence.

For Further Information

If you would like to find out more about these opportunities, please contact Michelle Wakelin, Registered Manager, via email:

Michelle will be happy to discuss the role, the service and the opportunities available within Specialist Dementia Services.

Provisional Interview Date: 9th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

ASCH1

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.