Senior Care Worker (Meadow View)

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Opportunities

LGPS Pension

Generous Holiday Allowance

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council are recruiting Senior Care Workers for Meadowview Dementia Care Centre in Matlock. The role is part-time with a three-shift pattern including night work.

You will deliver person-centred care to older residents, provide guidance to colleagues, and help plan activities. Experience with dementia and a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care are required, with availability to work across seven days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of supporting older people, particularly those living with dementia.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Ability to work across a 7-day service.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team to provide person-centred care.
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues and others.
• Plan and facilitate activities for clients.
• Ensure we are delivering a high level of care for those who live with us long term and on a short-term basis.
• Manage the booking in and administration of medication.

Skills

Dementia care

Older people support

Seven-day service

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Workers - Meadowview Dementia Care Centre

Location: Matlock

Hours: Part-time. We work a 3 shift pattern. This role will include night shifts.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting older people in your community?

We're looking for motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic Senior Care Workers to join our experienced team at Meadowview, Matlock.

What you'll do:

• Work independently and as part of a team to provide person-centred care
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues and others
• Plan and facilitate activities for clients
• Ensure we are delivering a high level of care for those who live with us long term and on a short- term basis.
• Manage the booking in and administration of medication

Essential requirements:

• Knowledge and experience of supporting older people, particularly those living with dementia
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Ability to work across a 7-day service

Benefits & Perks:

• Training Opportunities - Develop your skills and progress your career
• LGPS Pension - Secure and competitive pension scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

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. Click here to 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.

Young workers

Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying.

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.