Care Worker Level 2 Day
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG11 8HQ |
| Company: | Nottingham City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5733 |
Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 32 Hours per week
- Shift Work: Mornings: 7:00 AM - 3:20 PM; Afternoons: 1:40 PM - 10:00 PM
- Working weekends and bank holidays required.
- Working 5 days a week.
Worker Type: Onsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Barkla Close, 19 Barkla Close, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8QH
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About Us:
Barkla Close is a short break 3-bed bungalow located in Clifton, Nottingham. We provide exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities in a warm, supportive, and dedicated environment. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of the citizens we care for.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for a motivated and compassionate Care Worker Level 2 to join our small, dedicated team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality personal care to citizens, supporting their daily needs, and ensuring their well-being at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care to adults with learning disabilities.
- Administer medication as per care plans and ensure proper documentation.
- Write, review, and update care plans and daily records.
- Plan and facilitate daily activities to ensure the well-being and engagement of citizens.
- Assist with nutrition and hydration, ensuring that dietary needs are met.
- Support citizens in maintaining a high quality of life, promoting independence, and encouraging choice.
What We’re Looking For:
- Literacy Skills – Minimum standard of QCF Level 1 (or equivalent qualification, such as GCSE grade D or above), or willingness to work towards this within a reasonable time frame.
- Previous experience in a care setting, ideally working with adults with learning disabilities.
- A caring and compassionate nature, with the ability to build positive relationships with citizens and their families.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small team.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to work 5 days a week.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Please note that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.
Why Join Us?
- A very rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.
- A supportive, close-knit team environment.
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and looking for a fulfilling role, we’d love to hear from you!
For informal enquiries, please contact Dawn Hobster, Deputy Manager, by email at Dawn.Hobster@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Please note that there may be occasions when we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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