Care Worker (Community) (Thomas Fields Extra Care)

Could you make a make a difference to the life of an older or disabled person?

We are looking for people to join our valued care teams helping Derbyshire residents lead independent, dignified lives for the people living in the new Extra Care Housing, Thomas Fields in Buxton.

As a care worker (community) you’ll be ensuring people stay healthy, happy and well in their own homes by helping them with a variety of everyday tasks including assisting with medication.

You do not need previous experience as we will give you all the training and support you need to do the job.

If you are looking for a rewarding job working on a three shift pattern, 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, we would like to hear from you.

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 more information about the role or an informal chat, please email sara.golden@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC