Care Worker (Meadow View)

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date

15 November 2026

We’re recruiting a Care Worker to help our residents lead dignified lives.

Working as part of a valued care team you’ll be ensuring our residents stay happy, healthy and well by helping them with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, eating meals, taking medication and socialising.

Understanding the needs of older people, including those with dementia, is an important part of the work.

If you think you can make a positive difference to an older or disabled person’s life and would like a rewarding job with room for progression, we want to hear from you.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all the training and support that you will need to do the job. There’ll also be ongoing support and mentoring from experienced staff.

Working hours are on a set rota based on a three-shift pattern must be able to work days, afternoon, nights and we offer good rates of pay and a good pension, free uniform, high quality training and many other benefits extra pay for unsocial hours.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including

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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).

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Local Government Pension Scheme

Providing financial security

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Supportive management and team

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Training and Development

Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.

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Wellbeing Support Framework

Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.

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Employee Wellbeing Support

Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.

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Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)

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Cycle to Work Scheme

Promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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Our Derbyshire Rewards

a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page

For informal enquiries please contact Service Manager Jemma Lafferty, telephone number 01629 531572.