Senior Care Worker (Nights) - Specialist Dementia Services
Derbyshire County Council
Location: Oakland Residential Community Care Centre
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
- 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
- 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
Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
Provisional Interview Date: 9th November 2026
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Contact Details:
East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs Recruitment Team
