Overview
Location: Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote
Reference: JOB/25/03109
Salary: 7.00am: £17.40 - £17.68; salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post. £25,185 - £25,583
Job term: Part Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 16 hours per week
Closing Date: 09 November 2025
Responsibilities
* Support clients in their own homes, helping them regain independence.
* Provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients, tailored to their individual needs.
* Maintain accurate and timely care records.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
* Working as part of a valued care team you’ll be ensuring our clients stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, preparing meals, taking medication and socialising.
* Understand the needs of older people, including those with dementia, as an important part of the work.
* Receive ongoing support and training to help you excel and grow in your career.
* No Experience? No Problem! We offer comprehensive training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
* Career Growth— Comprehensive training and opportunities for career development.
* Competitive Pay— A competitive benefits package, including pension contributions and generous holiday entitlement.
* PPE and Workwear Provided.
What We’re Looking For
* A kind, compassionate approach with a passion for supporting older people.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A commitment to promoting independence and treating people with dignity and respect.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
* Creativity, forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.
Benefits and Rewards
* Opportunity to work with Derbyshire County Council with access to rewards such as generous annual leave, the local government pension, and employee discounts.
* PPE and workwear provided.
Additional Information
Visit our website to learn more about this role and submit your application. You may also contact Angela Woodward for an informal chat at 01629 533982.
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
Start your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with Derbyshire County Council.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required due to access to children and/or vulnerable adults. A criminal record does not necessarily prevent employment; each case is judged on its own merits and information provided. See our policy on criminal background checks.
The job may require unsocial hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time when part of your normal pattern unless between 7pm and 7am, when enhanced rates apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values guide our culture and work with residents.
Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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