Learning Disability Childrens Residential Support Worker

Learning Disability Children Residential Support Worker – Derby

Apply now for the Learning Disability Children Residential Support Worker – Derby role at Blue Mountain Homes Limited
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We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or a Sponsorship Switch.

As Ofsted requires us to refer to young people/youth as ‘children’, our official Job Title reflects that. However, as our young people are aged up to 18 years, the term ‘youth’ describes them more fittingly.

Since 2002, we have been “reaching out and changing lives”. Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK.

You will look after young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Experience of working with autism, ADHD, non‑verbal individuals and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable.

Training and qualifications will be provided, but the most important qualities we look for are commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.

• Help create a positive environment for each young person, focusing on safety, health and education.
• Carry the home’s ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes professionally.
• Maintain good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes.
• Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Be accountable to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.

Shift patterns are on a rolling rota. Shift hours are 08:00 – 23:00 per shift, with days varying week to week. Sleep‑in shifts are required. All applicants must hold a valid manual UK/EU driving licence. The role is Full‑time, Permanent.

Salary:
Up to £34,048 per year (£12.70 – £13.60 per hour, £60 per sleep). Salary depends on qualifications and undertaking 8 sleeps per month.

• Company pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• 224 hours Annual Leave
• Bank Holiday at Double Pay
• Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Competitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 per hour
• Free DBS Check
• Referral programme up to £500
• Store discount
• Employee Wellbeing service
• Career Progression for all roles
• Therapeutic training for all staff
• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Food available on shift

• Residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Learning disability: 1 year (preferred)
• Manual driving licence (required)
• Work authorisation:
  United Kingdom (required)

A company application form must be fully completed and returned prior to an interview. Safer Recruitment and enhanced DBS checks are required for all applicants.

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