Waking Nights Support Worker/Carer (Children)
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Kendal
- Salary
- 19742.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 02 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, Carer jobs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LOCATION: Kendal, Cumbria
JOB TITLE: Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP16,231 to GBP19,742 dependant on experience & qualifications
HOURS: Full time, waking nights
THE COMPANY: Our client, established in 1995 with a mission to support children who have been severely traumatised to grow socially and emotionally and to cope with school. They have two special primary schools and three children's homes for girls and boys age 6 to 12 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs resulting in challenging behaviours. Our client is currently recruiting for their Residential school in Kendal where they have been making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care for over twenty years.
.CANDIDATE: Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and young people or come from a social care background, but this is not essential, the commitment and enthusiasm to make a positive difference to young people's lives is!
If you have experience and a Level 3 qualification that would be great but not essential but the willingness to work toward this qualification as part of the role is.
The waking nights carer works between 10pm-09:00am, on a 4 days on , 4 days off rota which will include weekends on occasions, taking responsibility for the safety and security of the residents living in the House, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to and reasonable noise levels are maintained. Waking Night
Carers must remain awake for the duration of the shift and will assess risk, manage incidents, and provide person centred support to ensure the safety and well being of all residents throughout the night.
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Main functions and Key Responsibilities: - Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
To provide care and protection and maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people throughout the night.
To develop and maintain good relationships with the young people and to meet their intellectual, physical and emotional needs in accordance with agreed programmes.
To encourage them to have positive self-perception and a sense of belonging and community so that they can be socially responsible.
To promote their emotional resilience and competence so that they are able to self-manage.
To assist in the maintenance of standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the house and the maintenance of fabric, furniture and equipment.
To encourage the young people to respect themselves and others and to build a feeling of ownership and community with the home.
To keep professional records and follow reporting procedures
To carry out such other duties as are required and as are commensurate with the grade of the post
Key criteria's for the role: Care Team Member (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
Previous experience of working with children and young people/ or worked in a Social Care role would be an advantage but not essential
Be able to work waking nights shift pattern on a 4 on 4 off rota essential
Full driving license desirable but not essential
Commitment and enthusiasm
Tough and resilient
Confidence and patience
Good communication skills
JOB TITLE: Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP16,231 to GBP19,742 dependant on experience & qualifications
HOURS: Full time, waking nights
THE COMPANY: Our client, established in 1995 with a mission to support children who have been severely traumatised to grow socially and emotionally and to cope with school. They have two special primary schools and three children's homes for girls and boys age 6 to 12 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs resulting in challenging behaviours. Our client is currently recruiting for their Residential school in Kendal where they have been making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care for over twenty years.
.CANDIDATE: Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and young people or come from a social care background, but this is not essential, the commitment and enthusiasm to make a positive difference to young people's lives is!
If you have experience and a Level 3 qualification that would be great but not essential but the willingness to work toward this qualification as part of the role is.
The waking nights carer works between 10pm-09:00am, on a 4 days on , 4 days off rota which will include weekends on occasions, taking responsibility for the safety and security of the residents living in the House, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to and reasonable noise levels are maintained. Waking Night
Carers must remain awake for the duration of the shift and will assess risk, manage incidents, and provide person centred support to ensure the safety and well being of all residents throughout the night.
.
Main functions and Key Responsibilities: - Waking Nights Carer/ Support worker (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
To provide care and protection and maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people throughout the night.
To develop and maintain good relationships with the young people and to meet their intellectual, physical and emotional needs in accordance with agreed programmes.
To encourage them to have positive self-perception and a sense of belonging and community so that they can be socially responsible.
To promote their emotional resilience and competence so that they are able to self-manage.
To assist in the maintenance of standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the house and the maintenance of fabric, furniture and equipment.
To encourage the young people to respect themselves and others and to build a feeling of ownership and community with the home.
To keep professional records and follow reporting procedures
To carry out such other duties as are required and as are commensurate with the grade of the post
Key criteria's for the role: Care Team Member (Children's Home)- Kendal, Cumbria
Previous experience of working with children and young people/ or worked in a Social Care role would be an advantage but not essential
Be able to work waking nights shift pattern on a 4 on 4 off rota essential
Full driving license desirable but not essential
Commitment and enthusiasm
Tough and resilient
Confidence and patience
Good communication skills