We are seeking experienced (Bank) Waking Night Workers to join us in our residential children's home setting. You must be available and committed to working a day shift every Wednesday for the team meeting and any training sessions.
We work with girls and young women (gender-inclusive) between the ages of 8-18 with complex emotional needs, who can present with challenging behaviours such as self-harming and suicidal ideation. Our mission is to support them as they navigate their challenges, fostering a sense of belonging and stability.
We are looking to employ staff who are committed, compassionate, dedicated, and want to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable young people in our care. The role can be challenging at times, but massively rewarding, as the young women flourish.
You will be empathic and have the right values to work with these vulnerable girls and young women. You must be resilient and adaptable to adjust your approach to meet the individual needs of the girls and young women.
Duties include:
- Provide support and supervision to children and young people during night hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Communicate effectively with children and young people, addressing their needs and concerns.
- Ensure that the kitchen and communal areas are cleaned and ready for use the following day.
- Waking children and young people for school and college, ensuring that breakfast is made and available for them.
- Assist in implementing care plans tailored to each young person's requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and incidents during the night shift.
- Utilise IT skills to document and manage information related to care and support
You must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children or Practitioner Level 4 Children, young people, and families or a willingness to work towards it and complete it within 2 years of starting the course.
You must have a minimum of 1 year's experience working in a children’s residential home setting.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and the ability to address them appropriately.
You must be computer literate and be used to completing daily logs, incident reports, and attending meetings.
MAPA or PMVA Training is desirable
Benefits:
- Salary: £13.85ph
- Holidays pay
- Permanent Contracts
- Pension Contribution
- Well-being Program
- Team Building Days Out
- Full induction Training
- External Clinical Supervision
- DBT Supervision
- Close to local transport
- On-street parking
Alternatively, email your CV and a cover letter, stating why you should be considered for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children or a Practitioner Level 4 in Children, young people, and families?
- If you do not have the NQV Level 3 with children. Would you be willing to work towards it and complete it within 2 years of starting the course?
- Have you attached your cover letter, stating why you should be considered for this role?
- The role requires you to work a day shift every Wednesday. Are you okay with this?
Experience:
- of working with children in a children's home setting: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
