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Learning Disability Childrens Residential Support Worker

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Blue Mountain Homes Ltd

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United Kingdom , Derby

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Salary:

34048.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care. You will be looking after Young People with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Helping to create a positive environment for each young person’ with particular reference to his/ her safety, health and education
  • Helping to carry the homes ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes as a professional
  • Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children’s homes
  • Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures
  • Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager
  • Sleep in shifts are required

Requirements:

  • Valid manual UK/EU Driving License
  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
  • learning disability: 1 year (preferred)
  • Experience of working with Autism, ADHD and non-verbal and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable
  • Commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people

Nice to have:

  • Experience of working with Autism, ADHD and non-verbal and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable
  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
  • learning disability: 1 year (preferred)
What we offer:
  • 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 p/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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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