Children’s Residential Home - Learning Disabilities & Autism
Heanor, Derbyshire (DE75)
£23,635.20 to £26,515.20 pa + £6,600 in sleep-insb(£12.31–£13.81ph + £55 sleep-ins)
1 on / 2 off rota | 7:30am start - sleep - 8:00am handover

You’d be supporting two young people with learning disabilities and autism who have already been living in the home long-term, surrounded by a team who know them, understand them, and take pride in doing things well. It’s stable, it’s well-staffed, and it’s backed by a provider who genuinely invests in their homes and their people.

The rota is simple: 1 on, 2 off, with a 7:30am start, sleep-in, then 8am finish the following day. Sleep-ins are paid at £55. If you like consistency, proper routines, and a home where LD practice is done with curiosity and care, this is worth a look.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting two young people through predictable routines, communication tools and sensory work

• Helping with personal care in a way that protects dignity and comfort

• Joining in with outings, hobbies and community activities

• Keeping written records clear, thoughtful and meaningful

• Working as part of a 2:1 support model, never left alone to manage everything

• Bringing structure, kindness and a steady presence into each shift

• Working alongside a close, experienced staff team who genuinely care about the work

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting children or young people with LD and/or autism

• Level 3 Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work toward it)

• A grounded, reliable approach and a genuine interest in specialist LD work

• Comfortable with communication differences and sensory needs

• Thoughtful written recording

• Full UK driving licence (automatic or manual; either is fine)

Pay, rota & benefits

• £12.31 to £13.81 per hour (experience & qualifications)

• £55 per sleep-in (approx. £6,600 per year)

• Total annual potential: £30,235.20 to £33,115.20

• 1 on / 2 off rota

• Experienced, supportive leadership with hands-on guidance

• Strong LD, PBS and autism training as standard

• Progression routes into Senior, Deputy and future LD homes

• Staff perks via Reward Gateway & Edenred

• Employee of the Month (£50) & Employee of the Year (£500)

• Access to counselling

• Free eye tests with Specsavers

• A genuinely friendly, warm team culture

Why this home stands out

This home is stable with two long-term young people, a strong staffing ratio, and a team who know the work inside out. You’re not walking into something unpredictable; you’re stepping into a service that’s settled, relational and already doing good LD practice every day.

The provider is family-run and values-led, with a reputation for being present, supportive, and thoughtful. They invest, they listen, and they build homes where young people can thrive and where staff feel proud of the work they do.

If you’re looking for a role that’s meaningful, well-supported and rooted in genuine care, this could be a strong next move.

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