Waking Nights Children's Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people who have experienced trauma in their early years? Are you looking for work/life balance?
We are currently recruiting Waking Night Support Workers, to work in a fantastic service in Syston, that supports Children in a truly unique setting in the health and social care sector.
Supporting young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you can enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding! You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun!
You will be awake on duty at all times throughout the night to monitor and to respond to young people's individual needs and the requirements of on-call Managers.
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car**
Title Waking Night Children's Support Worker
Salary: £ 24,390- £29,172
Location: Syston
Hours: WAKING NIGHTS - 4 on 4 off ( 10pm-8.15am)
As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you will be key in helping young people with complex needs. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. Your ambition for the young people you support will help them take steps to fulfilling their potential. You can genuinely make a difference!
About the role of a Waking Nights Children's Support Worker

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  To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, well-being, strengths, and capabilities.
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  To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
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  To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
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  To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
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  To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
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  To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Job Requirement of a Waking Nights Children's Support Worker

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  Must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
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  Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
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  Relevant experience working with children & young people in a children's home setting.
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  Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of a Waking Nights Children's Support Worker

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  26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
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  The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
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  A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
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  Service related sick pay from day 1
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  Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6%. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
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  Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
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  Cycle2work scheme
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  Interest free season ticket loans
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  Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays.
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  Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
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  Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

About the Role of a Waking Nights Children's Support Worker

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  To be involved in the direct delivery of services to the young people in accordance with the aims of the company.
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  To assist the Management team in providing the highest possible standards of care guidance, support and protection for the young people and cooperate fully with colleagues.
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  To carry out any of the practical tasks outlined on individual job lists.
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  Record keeping and administration as required to include supporting with auditing and maintenance of children's files.
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  To be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns of the same immediately with line management.
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  To complete mandatory and regulatory training as required by and provided by the organisation
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  Offer ideas & organise stimulating activities and new experiences to enable poorly motivated young people to achieve.

No previous experience is necessary for this position as full training and induction is offered upon starting. We are looking for the right values and traits for the service!
If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click 'APPLY' now!