Residential Child Care Worker Level 2 - Lighthouse

Salary: Grade G £34,237 - £37,563 per yearLocation: The Light House Residential Unit St Mark's Road, Derby, DE21 6ALHours: 18.5 hoursContract Type: PermanentDBS Requrirement: Yes We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed individuals to deliver a residential short breaks service to disabled children and young people. The successful applicants will display a creative, patient and caring but dynamic approach to young people and must be able to create and follow care plans. You will have experience of, and a genuine passion for, working with learning disabled young people aged 0 to 17 who may display complex challenging behaviours and may have a range of physical disabilities and clinical needs. Experience and knowledge of the impact of, and approaches to working with young people on the autistic spectrum, along with experience of working with young people who have complex needs such as sensory/communication difficulties and clinical needs is important. You will be able to communicate effectively with young people and can build positive relationships with young people and their families, to enable young people’s care needs to be positively met. You will understand the physical, emotional, and social needs of young people and their development and the role of short break care within this. You will be fun and child focussed and able to work as part of a team to plan and deliver care. 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. Due to the nature of the post, applicants must be 22 years of age or above. Shift work is an essential part of the post and includes evening and weekend working plus occasional sleep-in duties when required and waking night care in emergencies. You must be flexible and be able to change shifts to accommodate the needs of the service. For further information, please contact Nicola Richardson Nicola.Richardson@derby.gov.ukor Alexandra Myler Alexandra.Myler@derby.gov.uk Nathan Walters Nathan.walters@derby.gov.ukWho We AreAt Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference. Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future. Why join Derby City Council? At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including: Financial Benefits• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicleWork-Life Balance• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)• The option to purchase additional annual leave• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles• Flexible retirement options, where eligible• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilitiesLearning and Development• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeingHealth and Wellbeing• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar• Free annual flu vaccinations• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle trainingCommunity and Inclusion• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and NeurodiversityAt Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service. How to applyIf you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website. The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Sunday 11th November 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you would prefer to apply for this job using your CV, then please download the attached Declaration Form and send it to Nicola.richardson@derby.gov.uk. Without a completed declaration form, your application will not be accepted. We also encourage you to download the Equalities Form and return this to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk, however this is optional and will not affect your application. Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below. Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role. The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process. Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need. If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.ukPlease see here for Job DescriptionPlease see here for Person SpecificationPlease see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
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