Care Worker (Whitestones) (Relief)

🌟 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

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.