LocationNew Bassett House (Park Avenue), Park Avenue, ShirebrookReferenceJOB/24/00312Salary detailsGrade 10 £21,425.88 - £23,504.64 per annumJob termPart TimeAppointment typeFixed Term - Due to vacant position for 12 monthsHours24 hours per weekClosing Date05 May 2024The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the management of operational activities, supervising staff, and managing resources including budgets. Supervisory and administrative skills are essential. Knowledge of residential care issues and relevant legislation is required together with experience of working with older people in residential care. Must hold NVQ Level III Health & Social Care (Adults).As a deputy your main role and responsibilities include:
Ensuring the provision of a planned and stimulating environment which provides for the care and for the emotional and physical well-being of clients in the home.
Ensuring the implementation, review and development of care or treatment plans for each client
Effective management and leadership of staff.
Maintaining good contacts and liaison outside the establishment to further the welfare of clients.
You will ensure satisfactory maintenance of the building and ensuring that equipment and grounds are in a safe and satisfactory condition
Maintaining confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
You may provide care and personal care to clients
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
Training and development opportunities
Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
Supportive management and team
Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling
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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.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, clickASCH1Young workers - Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following is understood before applyingRelated informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 394.81 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
