Care Worker (Community) Whitfield Extra Care

Whitfield House Extra Care, Glossop.

Would you like to make a difference to the life of an elderly person or disabled person?

We’re looking for a person to join our valued care team, helping Derbyshire residents lead independent, dignified lives. Vacancies are available based at Whitfield House, Extra Care, Glossop.

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, Personal Care and Meal Preparation.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all the training and support you need to do the job.

If you’re looking for a rewarding job that offers flexible working hours on a Three Shift basis, (AM, PM and Nights).  We offer a good rate of pay and a good pension Scheme, 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’d 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). Grade dependant.
• 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

If you require more information or an informal discussion please email julia.parkinson@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC