Job Description
Care & Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day
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Looking for more than just a job? Looking for a career where what you do really matters?
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Every visit, every conversation, and every act of kindness helps someone live more independently in the place they call home.
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A few hours of your day could change someone else's.
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As a Care & Support Worker, you'll help people stay independent, maintain their dignity, and continue living safely in the place they call home. It's a career built on compassion, trust, and making a genuine difference every single day.
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At Valley Care Derbyshire, we're looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Care & Support Workers to join our friendly domiciliary care team. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a brand-new career, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
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What We Offer
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\n - £13.00 - £16.60 per hour (paid every two weeks)
\n - 35p per mile mileage allowance* (*Additional mileage paid where the distance between two consecutive calls exceeds 4 miles)
\n - Paid holiday
\n - Workplace pension
\n - Company mobile phone provided
\n - Full paid induction and comprehensive training – no experience required
\n - Ongoing paid refresher training
\n - Support and funding towards recognised care qualifications
\n - Excellent opportunities for career progression
\n - Enhanced PPE provided
\n - Enhanced DBS paid for by the company
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Areas We Cover
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We're Currently Recruiting Care & Support Workers In
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Hope Valley and the surrounding areas
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We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available and welcome people who want to join our supportive, family-focused team.
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Typical Working Hours
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\n - Morning shifts: 7:00am, 8:00am until approximately 2:00pm-3:00pm
\n - Evening shifts: 3:00pm-10:00pm
\n - Alternate weekends
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Your Role
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As a Care & Support Worker, you'll provide person-centred care and support that enables people to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.
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Your Responsibilities May Include
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\n - Providing personal care with dignity and respect
\n - Supporting people with mobility and the safe use of equipment
\n - Preparing meals and supporting with eating and drinking
\n - Prompting or administering medication
\n - Completing light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and changing bedding
\n - Providing companionship and emotional support
\n - Encouraging independence and supporting people to access their local community
\n - Delivering compassionate end-of-life care where required
\n - Keeping accurate care records and reporting changes in wellbeing
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What We're Looking For
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We believe the best Care & Support Workers are caring people with the right values.
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You'll Need
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\n - The right to work in the UK
\n - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
\n - Compassion, patience and respect for others
\n - Good communication skills
\n - Reliability and a positive attitude
\n - A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
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Join Our Team
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If you're looking for a career where you'll be appreciated, supported and given the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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Details
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Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time
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Location: Hope Valley
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Job Function: Care Assistant