Senior Care Worker (Florence Shipley Centre)
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Job title: Senior Care Worker (Florence Shipley Centre)
Company: Derbyshire County Council
Job description: LocationFlorence Shipley Centre, Market Place, HeanorReferenceJOB/24/01208Salary detailsGrade 7 Senior Care Worker Hourly rate – £12.94 – £13.93 Enhanced hourly rate for working between 7.00pm and 7.00am: £17.25 – £18.57 Salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post. £24,958 – £26,871Job termNo Guaranteed HoursAppointment typeReliefHoursAs and when requiredClosing Date21 April 2024We are looking to appoint a Relief Senior Care Worker to join our team here at Amber Vale Day Centre based at Florence Shipley Community Care Centre.The successful applicant will work alongside care staff and provide leadership and mentoring support to them whilst delivering all aspects of personal care. You will be responsible for allocating day to day tasks within the care team, administering medication. Working as part of a valued team you’ll be ensuring our clients stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as participating in groups, eating meals, taking medication and socialising.Understanding the needs of older people, including those with dementia, is an important part of the work.If you think you can make a positive difference to an older or disabled person’s life and would like a rewarding job with room for progression, we want to hear from you.Applicants should be able to demonstrate their experience and skills within this field. An enthusiasm and a real desire to provide the best support possible to people accessing our day opportunities is required as is previous experience of working with people who are living with a dementia. Supporting adults who may display challenging behaviours possibly needing 1-1 or 2-2 support.You should be a good facilitator/communicator and be adaptable to the changing needs of the service.Working hours are flexible based on days between the hours of 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.We offer 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.Full training will be provided appropriate to the level of the post. QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care is desirable.Informal enquiries please contact Unit Manager Paul Morris on 01629 531367.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.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 462.21 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
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