Overnight Care Assistant for Children with Complex Needs

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

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.