Senior Care Worker (Staveley Residential and Community Care Centre)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care organization in Derbyshire is looking for a dedicated Senior Care Worker to lead and mentor care staff. You will create personalized service plans and deliver high-quality care to residents. This rewarding role offers generous leave, training opportunities, and access to a supportive management team. Ideal candidates are compassionate leaders ready to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to work scheme

In-house occupational services

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring care staff.
• Allocating daily tasks within the care team.
• Administering medication accurately.
• Creating personalised service plans.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Person-centred care

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 09 November 2025

Come Join Our Team as a Senior Care Worker at The Staveley Centre, Derbyshire County Council!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart full of compassion and leadership potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated care team!

As a Senior Care Worker with us, you won't just be providing care; you'll be a beacon of support and guidance, helping our care staff shine their brightest.

✨ This rewarding role will be working on our rehabilitation unit in our beautiful building that has won awards for its outstanding design.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring our fantastic care staff.
• Allocating daily tasks within the care team.
• Administering medication with precision.
• Creating personalised service plans with a focus on person-centred care.
• Promoting best practices.
• Delivering high-quality care and support to residents with diverse needs.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work three shifts, including early, late, and night shifts.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• ️ Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.
• Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites.
• ♂️ The chance to join our Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme.
• Supportive management and an amazing team.
• ️ Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling.
• Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities.

Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition page.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? Apply today and join our caring community!

Provisional Interview Date: Week beginning 6/10/25