Night Support Worker- Childrens Residential Short Breaks Service – £12.80 – £13.75
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CLOSING DATE |
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| 42 Hours |
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31st March 2027 | |
QUALIFICATIOONS (IF REQUIRED) |
SERVICE AREA |
SALARY |
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£12.80 - £13.75 per hr | |
What you can expect….
You will be working as a Night Support Worker in our expanding Children’s short breaks residential service. You will be caring for Children between the ages of 4 – 18. The service provides care and support for individuals who have severe learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges, children accommodated at the home may also present with sensory impairment, physical disabilities, and challenging behaviour or equally, with complex health care needs.
The service offers a unique experience for staff which enables staff to learn a wide range of skills, supporting children of a vast variety of needs all in one role, it is a fast-paced environment that guarantees everyday to be different and offering of new challenges.
Shift times are from 9pm – 9am.
The home is rated GOOD by OFSTED.
‘There is a real ethos of positivity at the home, and managers and staff are highly motivated to provide enriching experiences to children. The manager aspires for continual development and improvement. Children have thoroughly enjoyable experiences during their short breaks.
The organisation’s training programme for those who are new into leadership roles is well established and provides focused support for staff development and progression. All staff are trained in a breadth of topics, which prepares them well for their roles.’ OFSTED 2025
What do staff think?
‘*_YOU GET A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT KNOWING YOU’RE HELPING TO CHANGE SO MANY CHILDRENS LIVES ALL AT ONCE’*_ Staff member at SHC
‘*_YOU FEEL AT HOME AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE DOORS, ITS LIKE BEING REINTRODUCED TO FAMILY, THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT OF A DAILY BASIS IS SECOND TO NONE’*_ Staff member at SHC
What we want from you…
Qualifications / Experience
Successful candidates will ideally need to have:
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway), candidates who are successful and do not hold this qualification will be supported to complete this after passing their probation.
- You will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs, however we will consider candidates from EBD residential settings also.
Shift Details:
- You will be covering 12 hr Wake Nights 9pm – 9am
- Includes alternate weekend shifts
Responsibilities:
- Provide a caring, consistent home environment for each young person
- Checking the children regularly throughout the night and responding to their needs
- Supporting to get the children up and ready in the morning for school or the day’s activities.
- You will also be undertaking cleaning and laundry duties
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