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Join Our Team as a Waking Night Support Worker!
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs? Do you thrive in a role that requires sensitivity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently? We have an exciting opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker at our Children's Residential Homes in Doncaster.
Position: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7, 27,259 - 29,955 pro rata + 17.5% all-inclusive allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of young people during the night shift. Working under the guidance of the Registered Manager, your role will be to create a warm, caring, and enabling environment for children and young people with complex care needs and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide discreet oversight of the young people during the night, ensuring their emotional, social, and physical needs are met.
- Complete essential housekeeping duties, including washing, ironing, and cleaning, to maintain a safe and homely environment.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and complete administrative tasks related to children's files.
- Monitor and ensure the safety and security of the home during the night, reporting any concerns to the appropriate agencies (Police, social care, etc.) when necessary.
- Work independently with support from a sleeping-in member of staff and follow the tasks set out in the shift plan.
- Provide cover for other night care officers during annual leave, training, or sickness.
- Undertake additional shifts within the day to promote individual training and integrated working across the home.
What We're Looking For:
- Excellent communication skills and basic IT skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to working with children and young people with complex needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake any required training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
- QCF Level 3 qualification or the willingness to complete it within two years, as required by children's homes regulations.
- A commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package:
- Inclusive allowance of 17.5% for unsocial working hours.
- Overtime paid at time and a quarter for hours worked over 37 hours.
- Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4.
- Full-time, permanent position with career progression opportunities.
- A supportive, rewarding work environment with training and development opportunities.
If you are dedicated to making a real difference and have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to become a Waking Night Support Worker in Doncaster!
To Apply: Please get in touch with Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
