Care Worker (Florence Shipley)

Company: Derbyshire County Council
Apply for the Care Worker (Florence Shipley)
Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Closing date: 07 June 2026

Come and join our team!!!

We’re recruiting a number of Care Workers to help our residents lead dignified lives.

Working as part of a valued care team you’ll be ensuring our residents stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, 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.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all the training and support that you will need to do the job. There’ll also be ongoing support and mentoring from experienced staff.

Working hours are flexible based on a three‑shift pattern. You must be able to work days, afternoons and nights. We offer good rates of pay, a good pension, free uniform, high‑quality training and many other benefits including a minimum of five weeks holiday, eight Bank Holidays a year (pro‑rata), and extra pay for unsocial hours.

Posts available:

  • 1 x 32 hours and 20 minutes per week
  • 2 x 24 hours and 10 minutes per week
  • 2 x 22 hours and 10 minutes per week
  • 1 x 22 hours per week
  • 1 x 19 hours and 40 minutes per week

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 informal enquiries please contact Service Manager Paul Morris, telephone number 01629 531367.

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

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Posted: June 1st, 2026