Derbyshire County Council
Care Worker (Community) Extra Care (Lacemaker) 2 posts
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Lacemaker Extra Care Establishment
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen at Lacemaker Extra Care Establishment in Long Eaton, and we are seeking to recruit 2 x Care Worker (Community) to join our team within the Southeast Care Service. The role involves delivering a range of tasks to Clients over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week, with the main aim of promoting and maintaining Client’s independence. Candidates will be expected to work to the demands of the service and will be required to work on a three-shift rota system including early mornings, afternoons, and waking nights. Enhanced rates of pay will be paid for working hours after 7pm at night and before 7am.
The post holder will be required to undertake day-to-day tasks which include personal care, dressing, undressing, meal preparation, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, supporting clients to access communal areas, and working alongside Health Care Professionals, Housing 21 team, families, and colleagues in addition to having the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as contributing to the team. There will be an expectation to answer and respond to unplanned emergencies and report to the DSO. You will always be required to follow the care support plan in addition to any completed risk assessments and demonstrate your ability to maintain health and safety for Clients and colleagues.
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For more information about the role or an informal chat, please call Dionne Heard or Penny Stewart on 07971 978461.
Benefits
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). Grade dependant.
- 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.
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Provisional Interview Date
Wed 21st October
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