ELITE Children's Services Ltd is seeking an experienced, passionate, and reliable Level 3 Qualified Children's Wake Night Residential Support Worker. We are looking for dedicated individuals who have a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, particularly those who present challenging behaviours.
About the Role
As a Wake Night Children's Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support in our brand-new 4-bedroom home. This home will cater to a solo resident, offering a therapeutic environment for children and young people with complex needs and behaviours.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide night support to children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional needs are met.
- Foster a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, promoting positive behaviours and emotional development.
- Assist in implementing individual care plans tailored to each child or young person, ensuring their specific needs are addressed.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including health and social care professionals, to deliver comprehensive support.
- Establish trusting relationships with the children and young people, encouraging them to express their feelings and concerns.
- Support children in developing life skills and promoting their independence as appropriate.
- Completing all night time cleaning duties.
- Maintain accurate records of each child’s progress and incidents, following company policies and regulatory requirements.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent.
- Able to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern over a 7-day rota
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in residential care or a similar role supporting children and young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies, child development, and therapeutic care practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and professionals.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being able to take initiative when necessary.
- A caring and empathetic approach, coupled with resilience in managing challenging situations.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development in relevant areas.
- A positive and proactive attitude towards supporting young people in overcoming challenges.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) for documentation and reporting.
What We Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We are committed to providing our staff with the necessary training and support to excel in their roles.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
As a company, we oppose any form of unlawful discrimination. You are expected to comply with ELITE Children's Services Ltd's policy on Equal Opportunity to ensure that your work practices and actions reinforce this commitment.
If you believe you possess the qualities outlined above, we encourage you to apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Behaviour management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People? (required)
Work Location: In person
