Job Description

Location
The Quad, Dock Walk, Chesterfield
Reference
JOB/25/01606
Salary details
Grade 7 Hourly rate - 313.61 - 314.60 Enhanced hourly rate for working between 7.00pm and 7.00am: 318.14 - 319.46 Salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post. 326,248 - 328,161 (pay award pending)
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Fixed Term - Covering for secondment until the end of March 2026
Hours
29 hours and 36 minutes per week
Closing Date
15 June 2025
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You will need to have some experience in the caring profession and have the initiative to support the ESW in the team and ESLs. You must be able to work autonomously in a multi-disciplinary team delivering personalised care to the people of Chesterfield.
The right applicant must be able to demonstrate skills to build positive, professional links with others and can work closely with our partner agencies such as health.
Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly, supportive teams, access to training and a wealth of other benefits. You will have regular 1:1 supervision and plenty of opportunities for informal support with both your team, peers and line manager. We promote an environment that encourages reflection, individual and organisational learning, where we value sharing knowledge, championing roles and helping each other thrive in our everyday practice as part of a holistic, learning culture.
Your role will involve:
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xf0x9fxa4x97 Supportive management and an amazing team.
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Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition .
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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, click
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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 is understood before applying
Please note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.
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.
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