Care Worker

Care Worker
Location: Castle Gresley (Derbyshire)
Client: Derbyshire County Council
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) – (14:00 – 22:00) or (07:00 – 15:00)
Salary: £12.22 per hour (PAYE) / £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
To provide personal care and support to service users with complex and challenging needs, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives. The role focuses on improving independence, supporting individuals to remain at home if desired, enhancing quality of life, and promoting health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care, domestic tasks, medication, and health-related activities in line with agreed care plans
• Respond to emergencies and alert managers to changes in service user needs
• Support service users to engage in social activities and community networks
• Maintain accurate records including service plans, logs, and reviews
• Liaise with colleagues, agencies, and families to ensure coordinated care
• Comply with Equality, Health & Safety, and Risk Management policies

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of caring for others (work-based, voluntary, or personal)
• Understanding and empathy for the needs of vulnerable people
• Knowledge of dignity and respect principles in care

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of service users
• Ability to follow routines and care plans, monitor changes, and record accurately
• Flexible approach to work (split shifts, evenings, weekends)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel as required

Additional Requirements

• No formal qualifications required initially
• Willingness to undertake QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care and associated training
• NVQ2/QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care desirable

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk