Night Care Assistant (Residential Children's Home) (Peak Lodge)

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“Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?” 

What We Offer:

• Rewarding Work: Help shape the lives of children and young people, aged 6-18
•  Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated management team and receive regular supervision to ensure your professional growth.
• 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:

• Minimum Age: 21 years old
• Flexibility: Willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to care for and support vulnerable young people
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check paid by us!

 Interested?

We encourage potential candidates to visit Peak Lodge, Buxton Road, Chinley, SK23 6ES - to learn more about the role and our amazing facilities. Our managers are available to discuss the position and answer any questions you may have. Please contact Stewart Toye on 07976514475 or Jamie McNicholas on 07946473544

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.