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Night Care Assistants - Disabled Children, Derby
Client: Derby City Council
Location: Derby
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b960d9df06a6
Job Views: 3
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
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 for children with a wide range of disabilities.
You should have experience and a genuine passion for working with learning disabled children aged 0 to 17, including those who display challenging behaviors. Knowledge of working with autistic children and children with complex needs such as sensory/communication difficulties and clinical needs is important.
You will need to communicate effectively with children and build caring, positive relationships, following care plans. The night shifts are from 21:45 to 7:15, involving overnight monitoring, care, and some domestic and administrative duties.
You must have excellent written and numerical skills. Health and Social Care CYP NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma are desirable, or a commitment to achieve this. You will become part of a supportive team, and training will be provided.
Applicants must be 22 years or older and hold a full, clean driving license. Flexibility to change shifts as needed is essential.
Next Steps
If interested, please submit an application.
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