Waking Night Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Worker (in training to become Waking Night Therapeutic Carer)
Location: Brighton and Hove
Salary: £11.54 to £13.18 per hour (£24,003 - £27,414 full time equivalent)
Hours: 10-30 hours a week (1-3 shifts) 9.30pm to 7.30am

An incredible opportunity to join a Childcare provision whose core aim is to improve the lives and prospects of the children in their care.

Seeking a number of Waking Night Workers to work 1-3 shifts a week, this Childrens home work therapeutically with children who have complex needs, have experience abusive, neglectful and /or chaotic and traumatic situations and require specialist support in learning how to cope with the pressures and demands of every day living.

The role:

Your role will be to remain awake throughout the night and ensure the safety and well-being of the children living in the home and the sleeping-in adult. You will be expected to undertake domestic duties including laundry and light cleaning, record information and take a lead role in managing (with support) situations and eventualities including emergencies whilst on duty.

Experience /Qualifications:

• Awareness of what is involved in working in a Residential Children’s Home.
• Understanding of the tasks and duties of a waking night person in a Residential Care setting. Knowledge and a working understanding of good child care practice and healthy child development.
• Some insight into the needs of children and young people living in the care system. Awareness of the task of an SEMH school or similar learning environment.
• Appreciation of the real difficulties faced and felt every-day by the children in care
• Experience of encouraging children to develop their full potential.
• Prior experience of working within a team of professionals.
• A reasonable standard of education and general knowledge.
• Some awareness of theory and practice related to providing quality care and education for looked after children.
• Awareness of effective Time-Management strategies and practices.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and able to record accurately, objectively, and with clarity.
• I.C.T. skills including Word, Excel, Email/Internet, competency in the use of electronic digital devises and equipment for recording and processing information, and able to operate basic I.C.T. appliances including telephone system, scanners, and photocopiers
• Capacity to work unsociable hours and remain awake whilst in duty
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

• Transition to Waking Night Therapeutic Carer position and salary scale after successful completion of 6-month basic training.
• Opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
• Company-paid sickness allowance
• Employee Group Healthcare Scheme funded by the organisation for all employees
• Initial 2-week Orientation and a comprehensive 6-month Basic Training and Induction programme
• A Training Package worth approx. £3,000.00 per employee
• A real commitment to investing in your continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career
• Fully funded and supported attendance on our accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education