Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
- Shift Work:
- Working weekends and bank holidays required.
- Working 5 days a week.
Worker Type: Onsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £24,790 (Level one) rising to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part-time) - pay award pending
Location: Barkla Close, 19 Barkla Close, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8QH
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .
About Us
Barkla Close is a short break 3-bed bungalow located in Clifton, Nottingham. We provide exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities in a warm, supportive, and dedicated environment. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of the citizens we care for.
About The Role
We are currently looking for a motivated and compassionate Care Worker Level 1 to join our small, dedicated team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality personal care to citizens, supporting their daily needs, and ensuring their well-being at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to adults with learning disabilities.
- Administer medication as per care plans and ensure proper documentation.
- Write daily records and other relevant forms and charts
- Facilitate daily activities to ensure the well-being and engagement of citizens.
- Assist with nutrition and hydration, ensuring that dietary needs are met.
- Support citizens in maintaining a high quality of life, promoting independence, and encouraging choice.
What We’re Looking For
- Literacy Skills – Minimum standard of QCF Level 1 (or equivalent qualification, such as GCSE grade D or above), or willingness to work towards this within a reasonable time frame.
- Previous experience in a care setting, ideally working with adults with learning disabilities.
- A caring and compassionate nature, with the ability to build positive relationships with citizens and their families.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a small team.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to work 5 days a week.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Please note that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.
Why Join Us?
- A very rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.
- A supportive, close-knit team environment.
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and looking for a fulfilling role, we’d love to hear from you!
For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Hobster, Deputy Manager, by email at
[email protected]You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the
additional information for applicants page.
Closing Date: 18th August 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
