Closing date: 09 February 2025
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:
1. 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.
2. Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated management team and receive regular supervision to ensure your professional growth.
3. 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:
1. Minimum Age: 21 years old
2. Flexibility: Willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays
3. Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to care for and support vulnerable young people
4. Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
5. Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an 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.
Plain/enhanced hours
Basic hourly rate
Unsocial hours enhancement
Total hourly rate
Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm: plain time
£12.65
£0.00
£12.65
Monday to Sunday 7pm-7am: plain time plus one third
£12.65
£4.22
£16.87
Bank Holidays all hours: double time
£12.65
£12.65
£25.30
For more information on our residential children’s service please visit this link.
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