Children's Waking Night Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Yorkshire
Salary: 13.52 per hour
Working Hour: Full-time 22:30pm 08:00am 4 nights on / 4 nights off
Hourly Rate: 13.52 per hour
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: YPs aged 718 Complex Needs Trauma EBD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce (desirable not essential)
Experience in Years Required: Not essential full training provided
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Sponsorship is not available

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Small residential setting

• Location: Yorkshire

• Type of YPs: Trauma Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Complex Needs

• Ratio of staff to children: Safe supportive staffing model

Who we are looking for

We are seeking reliable calm and committed Waking Night Support Workers who are passionate about supporting children and young people during overnight hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing positive relationships with young people families and external professionals

• Supporting emotional wellbeing and maintaining a safe environment overnight

• Contributing to care plans and risk assessments

• Maintaining accurate and high-quality records

• Working independently managing risk and using initiative

Training:

• 3 weeks classroom-based training

• 1 week of shadow shifts to ensure confidence and competence

Who you will be working for

• An established childrens residential care provider delivering complex care services

• A values-led organisation focused on positive outcomes for young people

• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development

Company Size: Medium-sized provider
Number of Homes: Multiple residential homes
Future Plans: Continued growth with strong internal progression
Other Services: Residential care for children with complex and emotional needs

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear pathways to progress within residential childcare

Qualification Opportunity:

• Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce

Benefits:

• 13.52 per hour

• Enhanced overtime opportunities

• 210 hours annual leave per year

• Company pension scheme

• Healthcare cash plan (dental optical & wellbeing)

• Long service awards up to 500

• Ofsted bonus payments up to 200

• Monthly recognition awards

• Refer-a-friend scheme: 150 350 after probation

• Free parking

• Casual dress code

• Food available on shift & access to discretionary food bank

• Company events

Ethos:

• Child-centred trauma-informed care

Culture:

• Supportive inclusive and people-focused

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated residential care team we encourage you to apply today.

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