East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Join Our Team at Robins Nest
Make a Difference in Young Lives
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:
- 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.
- 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 residents.
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 a 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.
Residential Childrens Worker roles attract the following additional payments. This Residential Childrens Worker role is shift based (earlies, late’s and sleep in’s) to provide 24hr care.
|
Plain/enhanced hours |
Basic hourly rate |
Unsocial hours enhancement |
Total hourly rate |
|
Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm: plain time |
£16.25 |
£0.00 |
£16.25 |
|
Monday to Sunday 7pm-7am: plain time plus one third |
£16.25 |
£5.42 |
£21.67 |
|
Bank Holidays all hours: double time |
£16.25 |
£16.25 |
£32.50 |
Sleep-in duty, you will be paid a basic duty payment rate of £32.86. Any additional time worked as a result of being called to work when sleeping in will be paid at the appropriate rate for the day/time of day. Bank holidays: sleep-in duties that span into or out of a bank holiday will be enhanced to double the basic duty payment rate.
For more information on our residential children’s service please visit https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx