Night Care Assistant (2 Posts)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with disabilities? Robins Nest, a purpose-built home for children with severe learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviour, and profound physical disabilities, based in Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:

• Rewarding Work: Help shape the lives of children and young people aged 9-17 with severe learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviour, and profound physical disabilities.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated management team and receive regular supervision to ensure your professional growth.
• Opportunities for Development: Contribute to the evolution of our service and make your mark on the lives of our young people.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum Age: 21 years old
• Flexibility: Willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to care for and support vulnerable young people
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a enhanced DBS check

Interested?We encourage potential candidates to visit Robins Nest to learn more about the role and our facilities. Our managers are available to discuss the position and answer any questions you may have.

Night Care Assistant roles attract the following additional payments. This post is an overnight role, for the most part, and will include weekend and bank holiday working, as well as attendance at team meetings and reflective practice sessions. Night Care Assistants have the support of a Residential Children's Worker who will sleep in, and wake, should the need arise.

For more information on our residential children's service please visit https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 25 November 2024

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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 here

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Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. 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.