Reasons to work for Derbyshire
Derbyshire's population of older people is growing. We're always on the lookout for people to join our hard-working care teams so that we can continue to improve the lives of all Derbyshire residents and their families, and keep everyone healthier, happier, and more independent.
Good pay rates
Our pay rates are:
- care workers in a residential care home - £11.98 to £12.18 per hour, with an enhanced rate (for 7pm to 7am working) £15.97 to £16.24 per hour
- senior care workers in a residential care home - £12.94 to £13.93 per hour, with an enhanced rate (for 7pm to 7am working) £17.25 to £18.57 per hour
- care workers in the community - £11.98 to £12.18 per hour
- deputy unit manager - £17.12 to £18.78 per hour
- unit manager - £21.65 to 23.40 per hour
Rewards and benefits
Derbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work, with the miles of peaceful countryside and great transport links to several cities and towns.
There are many benefits to being one of our employees:
- access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Our Derbyshire Rewards - discounts from high street retailer and more
- generous annual leave
- discount on leisure centre memberships
- free car parking at most sites
- access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
- cycle to work scheme
- commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
- regular annual pay increments
- a comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling and occupational health