Children's Support Worker (Waking Nights) Driver

Community Integrated Care; Spearywell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Wiltshire seeks a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to assist young people facing mental health challenges. This part-time role requires compassionate support and the ability to build trusting relationships. Successful candidates will work in a nurturing environment, receive specialist training, and enjoy flexible working hours among other benefits.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Experience or willingness to receive training in attachment theories and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a residential setting during waking nights.
• Work collaboratively with staff to meet children's needs.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to build trusting relationships

Proactive

Comfortable using humor

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a dedicated, caring Waking Night Support Worker to join our team near Romsey in Wiltshire on a full time permanent contract supporting the next generation of stars to live the best life possible. The home is a calm, homely, and therapeutic bungalow supporting up to three young people aged 9 -18. We specialise in helping children and adolescents facing mental health challenges including ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and significant childhood trauma.

About the Home

• A spacious bungalow with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and lounges for each young person.
• A large communal lounge and dining room for shared meals and connection.
• A private back garden with a summer house and outdoor seating.
• Surrounded by rustic walks and nature, ideal for those who love the outdoors.

About the Role

• You\'ll work 1:1 with young people during each shift.
• Successful candidates will work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and within a staff team guided by a skilled mental health nurse and a child and adolescent psychiatrist. The home operates a 4 nights on and 4 nights off rota system and this particular role is a part time role (eg. 3 nights on and 5 nights off). NB salary shown is for a full time and will be pro-rata\'d accordingly for a part time role.
• Staff Rota - x2 10 hour waking nights followed by 6 off (other rota patterns available)
• You\'ll receive specialist training in attachment theories, trauma-informed practice, and other relevant areas.
• We\'re looking for someone who is:
• Honest, non-judgemental, and proactive
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable using humour and being part of a close-knit team
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and passionate team.
• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Enjoy a beautiful work environment close to nature.
• Receive ongoing training and development.

Successful candidates will

• Be caring and compassionate
• Must hold a valid driving licence
• Bring fun and laughter into the Home
• Be there to support children through the good times and the tough times
• Help children feel good about themselves and encourage them to try new things
• Listen when children want to talk
• Celebrate their achievements
• Support young people towards independent living.
• Assist in developing their self-belief and coping skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and family members in meeting children\'s needs.

Benefits

• 6 weeks paid holiday per year inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Must be a car driver
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

ARC HD Services Ltd is part of Community Integrated Care and is a specialist care provider that delivers residential care and 1:1 support for young people aged 9-18 who face significant social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. These include conditions such as ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and trauma-related behavioural challenges. To find out more about our charity check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-zYkoj7x8s

Welcome to Our Home. We offer a competitive salary, career development opportunities and 6 weeks paid holiday per year and above all, an opportunity to make a difference. Successful applicants will have a full driving license for a manual car and be happy to complete an enhanced DBS check. NB - ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.