Waking Night Support Worker

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-TimeHours: 21 hours per weekSalary:Grade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 pro rata + 17.5% all-inclusive allowanceContract Type: Permanent

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 or