Waking Night Support Worker

I have a fantastic opportunity for a COMMITTED waking night support worker to join a brand new children's residential service in Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot.

You need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!

Your role would be to support young people aged between 8-18 during the night with learning/physical disabilities, complex health needs, autism and challenging behaviours.

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker

Salary: £30,160 per annum

Location: Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot (TQ13 postcode)

Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Hours: 40 hours a week

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Fully funded induction
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities:

• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.

Requirements:

• Experience as a children's support worker, or with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must have a full UK manual driving licence - ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a waking night support worker - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!