Care & Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day
Looking for more than just a job? Looking for a career where what you do really matters?
Every visit, every conversation, and every act of kindness helps someone live more independently in the place they call home.
A few hours of your day could change someone else's.
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.
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.
What We Offer
- £13.00 - £16.60 per hour (paid every two weeks)
- 35p per mile mileage allowance* (*Additional mileage paid where the distance between two consecutive calls exceeds 4 miles)
- Paid holiday
- Workplace pension
- Company mobile phone provided
- Full paid induction and comprehensive training – no experience required
- Ongoing paid refresher training
- Support and funding towards recognised care qualifications
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Enhanced PPE provided
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the company
Areas We Cover
We're currently recruiting Care & Support Workers in:
Hope Valley and the surrounding areas
We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available and welcome people who want to join our supportive, family-focused team.
Typical Working Hours
- Morning shifts: 7:00am, 8:00am until approximately 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Evening shifts: 3:00pm-10:00pm
- Alternate weekends
Your Role
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.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Supporting people with mobility and the safe use of equipment
- Preparing meals and supporting with eating and drinking
- Prompting or administering medication
- Completing light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and changing bedding
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Encouraging independence and supporting people to access their local community
- Delivering compassionate end-of-life care where required
- Keeping accurate care records and reporting changes in wellbeing
What We're Looking For
We believe the best Care & Support Workers are caring people with the right values.
You'll need:
- The right to work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
- Compassion, patience and respect for others
- Good communication skills
- Reliability and a positive attitude
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Join Our Team
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.
Apply today and become part of the Valley Care Direct family. Together, we can make every visit matter.
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