Care Worker (Staveley Residential and Community Care Centre)
| Posting date: | 08 November 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3103 |
Summary
Come Join Our Team as a Care Worker at The Staveley Centre
Derbyshire 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 The Staveley Centre.
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….always.
Sing and dance (badly or brilliantly), laugh, even at bad jokes and make them laugh along with you.
Be a world class hand holder.
❤️Get to know them so well that you know what they need, 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 ☺️
Here at The Staveley Community Care Centre ……
Our dedicated and passionate team provide both a home for adults with a diagnosis of Dementia, who require long term residential care, and a rehabilitation unit, where the focus is to rehabilitate individuals following an illness or injury. We work closely with health professionals who provide therapy treatment to help regain skills and to achieve maximum levels of independence. We are committed to enable people to live their lives in the most fulfilling way.
The Staveley Residential and Community Care Centre is a purpose-built building, set near the trans Penine Trail in the Staveley area, providing an idyllic environment, with beautiful gardens for residents to enjoy. We have a hairdressing Salon, a café and there is space for entertainment and activities. We are in easy reach, with a local bus route.
Working in care can be demanding but at the same time very rewarding. At the Staveley Centre our staff are hardworking, caring and approachable. Staff are supported by the management team, who are very conscientious, and the wellbeing of staff is important. The job comes with its challenges at times, but with the support from colleagues and working together it also brings fun and happiness to the day-to-day routines.
What will I be doing:
Ability to work flexibly over a regular shift pattern to include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Supporting people with personal care, nutrition and hydration, medication and health related activities in line with agreed personal service plans.
Completing light domestic tasks
Providing support which helps to meet social and emotional needs.
Assisting in tasks which support individuals to maintain their independence.
Completing daily records in respect of; the resident’s day to day activities.
Ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults.
Maintaining confidentiality in line with Data Protection
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 have empathy with the needs of vulnerable people.
Work with a range of people and have the ability to communicate effectively.
Understanding of the principles of treating others with dignity and respect
Ability to follow routines, care plans and record and monitor changes in individual condition.
Ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team.
But that's not all! We offer you:
The opportunity to work three shifts, including early, late, and night shifts.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
️ Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.
Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites.
♂️ The chance to join our Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme.
Supportive management and an amazing team.
️ Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling.
Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities.
Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition page.
Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? Apply today and join our caring community!
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 emailing asch.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk or alternatively please contact the Louise Woodward Unit Manager at Louise.woodward@derbyshire.gov.uk or call in and meet the team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Provisional Interview Date: Week Beginning 9 December 2024