Location
Staveley Residential and Community Care Centre, Chesterfield
Reference
JOB/24/04066
Salary details
Grade 5
* Hourly rate - £12.65 - £12.85 Enhanced hourly rate for working between 7.00pm and 7.00am: £16.86 - £17.13 Salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post.
£24,404 - £24,790
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
Post 1 - 17 hours per week & Post 2 - 20 hours and 15 hours per week
Closing Date
24 November 2024
Come Join Our Team as a Care Worker at The Staveley Centre
Derbyshire County Council services reach everyone who lives in or visits Derbyshire, which is why we believe in working in partnership with our communities to ensure we meet their needs and expectations.
Our Care Workers are part of our well established and committed teams, and we are looking to add more dedicated people to come and join us at The Staveley Centre.
Our residents will need you to:
* Wear a warm smile, every day and even on the difficult days
* Listen, learn, remember, reminisce, repeat.
* Be kind, patient and understanding….always.
* Sing and dance (badly or brilliantly), laugh, even at bad jokes and make them laugh along with you.
* Be a world class hand holder.
* Get to know them so well that you know what they need, care for them with dedication, patience and kindness.
* Know that you can make a difference and that you can make someone feel safe, loved and happy.
Here at The Staveley Community Care Centre …
Our dedicated and passionate team provide both a home for adults with a diagnosis of Dementia, who require long term residential care, and a rehabilitation unit, where the focus is to rehabilitate individuals following an illness or injury. We work closely with health professionals who provide therapy treatment to help regain skills and to achieve maximum levels of independence. We are committed to enable people to live their lives in the most fulfilling way.
The Staveley Residential and Community Care Centre is a purpose-built building, set near the trans Penine Trail in the Staveley area, providing an idyllic environment, with beautiful gardens for residents to enjoy.
What will I be doing:
* Ability to work flexibly over a regular shift pattern to include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
* Supporting people with personal care, nutrition and hydration, medication and health related activities in line with agreed personal service plans.
* Completing light domestic tasks
* Providing support which helps to meet social and emotional needs.
* Assisting in tasks which support individuals to maintain their independence.
* Completing daily records in respect of; the resident’s day to day activities.
* Ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults.
* Maintaining confidentiality in line with Data Protection
* Other ad-hoc activities
What skills and experience do you need to have:
* Experience of caring for other people (work based, voluntary or personal).
* Understanding of and have empathy with the needs of vulnerable people.
* Work with a range of people and have the ability to communicate effectively.
* Understanding of the principles of treating others with dignity and respect
* Ability to follow routines, care plans and record and monitor changes in individual condition.
* Ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team.
But that's not all! We offer you:
* 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.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? Apply today and join our caring community!
For more information on the role, please read the full Job and Person profile attached to this vacancy. For any specific questions, or if you require help with the application, please get in touch by emailing asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk or alternatively please contact the Louise Woodward Unit Manager at Louise.woodward@derbyshire.gov.uk or call in and meet the team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Provisional Interview Date:
Week Beginning 9 December 2024
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.
The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts.
This position is included in the Council’s £100 ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme, let us know your recommendation by asking the applicant to say that you recommended this job to them on the personal details section of their application form (Terms and conditions apply)
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.
Please note that this service is currently subject to consultation which may result in changes being made to the service.
Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.
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