Job Description

LocationBriar Close House, Briar Close, Borrowash, DerbyReferenceJOB/24/01607Salary detailsGrade 5 - Hourly rate - \xc2\xa311.98 - \xc2\xa312.18 Enhanced hourly rate for working between 7.00pm and 7.00am: \xc2\xa315.97 - \xc2\xa316.24 Salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post. \xc2\xa323,114 - \xc2\xa323,500Job termNo Guaranteed HoursAppointment typeReliefHoursAs and when requiredClosing Date05 May 2024Derbyshire 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 Briar Close House.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\xe2\x80\xa6. always.
• Sing and dance (badly or brilliantly), laugh, even at bad jokes and make them laugh along with you
• Try to make everything OK, even when you are not sure what is wrong
• Be a world class hand holder.
• Get to know them so well that you know what they need, even when they can\'t tell you themselves
• 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

What will I be doing:

• Supporting people with personal care, domestic tasks, medication, and health related activities in line with agreed personal care plans.
• Providing support which helps to meet social and emotional needs.
• Assisting in tasks which support individuals to maintain their independence.

• Completing records in respect of; Personal Service Plans, logs, reviews, and admissions.
• Liaising with colleagues, other agencies, people with a range of complex needs and their families/carers.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of the individual and adhering to the departments\' recording systems.
• 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 empathy with the needs of vulnerable people
• Ability to communicate with and relate to a wide range of clients
• Understanding of the principles of treating others with dignity and respect
• Ability to follow routines, carry out set care plans, record, and monitor changes in individual condition
• Ability to work with a range of service users as part of a team and alone
• Ability to work flexibly over a regular shift pattern to include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays

What we offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service (pro-rata for part time hours)
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Developmental support for your career
• and much more!

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 emailingWe look forward to hearing from you!Provisional Interview Date: 15 May 2024Due 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.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. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickASCH1Young workers - Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following is understood before applyingRelated informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 272.39 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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