Senior Care Worker (Oakland Village)

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date

01 November 2026

Senior Care Worker (Nights) - Specialist Dementia Services

Derbyshire County Council

Location

Oakland Residential Community Care Centre

Hours

28 per week

Salary

Grade 7

Contract

Permanent

Make a Difference Every Night

Are you a compassionate, experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding dementia care? Derbyshire County Council is seeking a dedicated

Senior Care Worker (Nights) to join our Specialist Dementia Services team.

Working as part of our highly skilled night team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of people living with dementia. You will provide leadership and support to care colleagues while maintaining high standards of person-centred care throughout the night.

⭐ About the Role

As a Senior Care Worker, you will

✅ Lead and support the night care team to deliver exceptional dementia care

✅ Ensure the dignity, independence and wellbeing of residents are always promoted

✅ Act as a role model, providing guidance and supervision to care staff

✅ Administer medication safely in line with policies and procedures

✅ Complete care records and documentation accurately

✅ Respond effectively to changing needs and emergency situations

✅ Promote a safe, caring and homely environment during night-time hours

✅ Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and colleagues

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who

✔ Has experience working within health and social care, ideally supporting people living with dementia

✔ Holds, or is willing to work towards, a relevant Health and Social Care qualification

✔ Has experience supervising or leading a team

✔ Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills

✔ Is caring, reliable and committed to delivering person-centred care

✔ Understands safeguarding responsibilities and promotes best practice

Why Join Derbyshire County Council?

Rewarding career supporting people living with dementia

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities

Career progression and development pathways

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support services

Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team

Apply Today

If you are committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia and want to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference every night, we would love to hear from you.

"Working together to provide outstanding person-centred dementia care, promoting dignity, independence and quality of life."

Join Derbyshire County Council and help make every night safe, comfortable and meaningful for the people we support.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email

michelle.wakelin@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date

9th November 2026