Care Worker (Whitestones) (Relief)

Closing date: 10 May 2026

🌟 Come Join Our Team as a Relief Care Worker at Whitestones Care Home! 🌟

Whitestones Care Home is entering an exciting new chapter under new management, with a renewed focus on quality, compassion, and teamwork to ensure our residents receive the dignified, person‑centred care they deserve.

Are you caring, compassionate, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? 💙

Do you want a role where your work truly matters, every single day?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

As a Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting older adults and individuals with complex needs to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity. You will provide high‑quality personal care, emotional support, and meaningful engagement, tailored to each individual’s care plan.

🌼 Your Role Will Involve:

🧑‍⚕️ Delivering personal care and support, including assistance with washing, dressing, eating, and mobility

💊 Supporting individuals with health‑related tasks in line with care plans and guidance

📝 Completing records and care documentation accurately and on time

💬 Providing companionship, person‑centred activities, and emotional support

👀 Observing individuals closely and reporting any changes in needs or wellbeing

🤝 Working collaboratively with colleagues, health professionals, families, and external agencies

🦺 Maintaining high standards of dignity, respect, safety, and confidentiality at all times

This role is essential in promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life for the people we support, including individuals living with dementia.

🌈 What We Offer:

🏡 A rewarding role within a supportive team under new management

📚 Comprehensive training and development - no previous experience required

🤝 Ongoing support, mentoring, and a positive team culture

⏱️ Flexible shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays

💷 Competitive pay, unsocial hours enhancements, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

🎽 Free uniform and high‑quality training

🌴 A minimum of 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro‑rata)

🎁 Access to Derbyshire Rewards, discounts, wellbeing services, and occupational health support

🌼 Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and want to build a fulfilling career while making a genuine difference to people’s lives, we would love you to apply.

⭐ Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. ⭐

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

📧 If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact:

Drishti.Tyagi@derbyshire.gov.uk