Waking Night Staff (Support Worker)

Waking Night Staff (Support Worker)
Rugby, Warwickshire
£20,725 - £21,562 PA (£9.94/£10.35 Per Hour) + Excellent Benefits
Full Time, Permanent

Our client is renowned for providing inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Their track record of success and sector-leading Ofsted judgements has been achieved through an ethos of high aspirations, placement stability through their ‘team around the child’ approach, unique in-school therapy solutions and inspiring environments. These all combine to optimise life opportunities for children and young people.

They currently have challenging but rewarding opportunities for Waking Night Staff to join their team in Rugby.

Within this position you will be there to care, support and supervise our client’s children and young people during the night. If one of them wakes during the night you will use your expert knowledge to deal with any situation that arises, if you require support you can call on the sleeping-in-staff. To ensure you are fully prepared and equipped for the shift ahead a thorough handover will be completed, this will be to make you aware of any ongoing or outstanding issues such as medical, behavioral, paperwork changes as well as the residential environment.  

Other responsibilities include cleaning and maintenance work around the home, ensuring it is always well presented and a welcoming environment. You will work on a 4 on, 4 of shift pattern.

This is a great opportunity to professionally progress as it is required that you achieve a level three diploma in Residential Childcare, this will be supported, encouraged and funded by the company.

About you
The ideal candidate will ideally have experience in a similar position in a residential setting and must be proactive in participating in in-house training. You will have the ability to make written records and communicate verbal reports. You must also be able to build positive relationships, maintain professional standards and have a flexible approach with working hours/shifts. You must have held a full UK Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months.

• Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• £1000 per annum Attendance Incentive Scheme
• Group staff benefits, such as a Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• DBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees

Do you feel you have what it takes? Read the full job description attached and apply today!

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.