Night Care Assistants - Disabled Children

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is hiring a night care worker to support disabled children in a 5-bed long-term home. You will work from 21:45 to 07:15, monitoring and caring for children overnight, with some domestic and administrative duties.

The role requires experience with learning disabled children aged 0–17, including autistic and complex needs. Strong written and numerical skills are essential, and a full driving license is required. Applicants must be 22 or older and able to shift as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent ability in written and numerical skills.
• Experience communicating effectively with children and building caring relationships.
• Experience with learning disabled children aged 0–17, including autistic children and those with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Care for children overnight in a 5-bed long-term home (21:45–07:15).
• Monitor and support children during night shifts.
• Carry out basic domestic and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Written skills

Numerical skills

Communication with children

Education

Health and Social Care NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Job description

Grade: E £28,608 - £30,515 a year pro-rata

Would you like to make a big difference in the lives of disabled children?

Are you positive, enthusiastic and committed? If so, we need you to join our team to care for children in a 5 bed, long term children’s home. You will be creative, patient, caring and enjoy working in a team to provide the best quality care possible for children with a wide range of disabilities.

You will have experience of, and a genuine passion for, working with learning disabled children aged 0 to 17 who may display behaviour that challenges. Experience and knowledge of the impact of, and approaches to working with autistic children, along with experience of working with children who have complex needs such as sensory/communication difficulties and clinical needs is important.

You will be able to communicate effectively with children and build caring, positive relationships with them, following required care plans.
The night hours are 21:45 to 7:15 and these waking night posts are essential for the safety of the children at the home, the role includes monitoring and care of the children overnight, along with some domestic and administrative duties.

You must have excellent ability in written and numerical skills. Health and Social Care CYP NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma are desirable or the commitment to study to achieve this is essential. In return you will become a part of our supportive, caring team and training will be provided to develop your knowledge and understanding of working with our children.
Due to the nature of the post, applicants must be 22 years of age or above and you must hold a full, clean driving license.

You must be flexible and be able to change shifts to accommodate the needs of the service.