Hull City Council
Night Care Assistant Disabilities
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Night Care Assistant Disabilities
Night Care Assistant – Disability Children’s Home
Number of Vacancies & Details
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Type: Full-time, Regular Workers (Permanent Position)
- Hours per Week: 37
- Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Hiring Manager: Martine Birch
- For Informal Discussion: Contact Rebecca Spaven on 01482 318626 or by email at rebecca.spaven@hullcc.gov.uk
Key Notes
- This post is not available for Visa Sponsorship, so only applicants with the right to work in the UK may apply.
About the Role
Hull City Council seeks a playful, curious, and empathetic individual to support children living in Children’s Homes. Small acts of kindness, dedication, and tenacity make a significant difference. If you share a passion for nurturing resilience and thrive in a supportive team environment, this role could be for you.
This vacancy is within the Disability Children’s Home, where you’ll work with children and young people who have complex health needs and disabilities, providing care during the night.
Key Opportunity:
- Be part of Hull City Council’s Children’s Home journey—a provider committed to creating nurturing, high-quality homes where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Main Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Providing personal, emotional, physical, and practical support tailored to each child’s care plan.
- Ensuring individualised care meets needs for children with learning disabilities and complex care needs, including:
- Dementia-related behaviours
- Autism
- Other physical and sensory impairments
- Ensuring individualised care meets needs for children with learning disabilities and complex care needs, including:
- Ensuring safety, security, and comfort while meeting a range of care needs, including:
- Personal hygiene tasks (dressing, washing, and bathing).
- Toileting assistance.
- Support during meals and drinking, including dietary needs.
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop individualised care plans, updating them based on ongoing assessments and changes in needs.
- Assisting in administering prescribed medication and keeping detailed records (according to council and home policies).
- Ensuring fire safety knowledge and following procedures (escape routes, evacuation checks).
- Maintaining health and safety compliance in line with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (personal and workplace safety).
- Undertaking basic domestic and administrative duties to support a functional and child-friendly living environment.
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Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated care experience, preferably with children.
- Ability to develop basic record-keeping and communicate effectively.
- Flexibility to adhere to home policies and potentially assist in emergencies.
- Commitment to ongoing training opportunities provided by Hull City Council.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 per annum (Grade 3).
- Benefits:
- Complementary salary.
- Pension Through Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- 23 days annual leave (building from 23 days upon length of service), including eight public holidays and additional leave days (one in May/August, one during Christmas/New Year).
- Career development, including training and professional growth.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for progression.
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Additional Notes
- Hull City Council is committed to increasing diversity and inclusivity in its workforce.
- A name-blind recruitment policy is used for initial shortlisting.
- At any point during the recruitment process, online searches (including social media) may be conducted as part of assessing fitness for the role.
Application Process
Please submit your application by the closing date, ensuring your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification. Applications should be submitted by midnight, with details available on Hull City Council’s Jobs Hub.
If you are an existing Hull City Council employee, applications will be via the Jobs Hub for workforce records and progression. Should you encounter technical difficulties, refer to Hull Council’s guide on Application Support.
Grantee Statement
Hull City Council is dedicated to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to uphold these values. Should you wish to explore Hull’s commitment, please visit their Looking to Work at Hull City Council hub for further information regarding careers and working standards.
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