Night Support Worker

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for experienced Night Support Workers to join our Children’s and Young Adult’s Residential team!

Job Role

The Night Support Worker will support our Residential Care team in our Children or Young Adult’s Residential Service. You will work with shift leads/seniors and associated staff teams in promoting quality sleep for our children; and when awake, provide a safe, caring, and purposeful learning environment that will assist them to achieve their fullest potential.

Your duties will also include being responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our children, assisting with personal care, administering medication and ensuring the children’s needs are met at all times

The ideal candidate for this role is likely to be an experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge within a friendly, development-focused team

Responsibilities

Ability to support evening and morning routines and any care or support required through the night e.g. medication administration, personal care
Ability to commit to shift time of 9:45pm – 7:45am
Experience of working with children/young people with learning disabilities and complex needs
Previous experience with administering medication is preferable
Willingness to complete the care certificate and work towards recognised relevant vocational qualification at L3 such as QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma or equivalent qualification
GCSE A – C in English and Math’s (or equivalent level 3 literacy and numeracy qualification) is essential
General house keeping experience
Challenging behaviours will present in these roles, so to fully support our children, candidates should be comfortable working in this type of environment
Knowledge of OFSTED / CQC as a regulatory body and the Quality Standards
Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports and children / young people notes.
Communicate effectively with parents/staff/other professionals