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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