Night Care Worker (LD)

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the North West is seeking a Night Care Worker to provide care and support to young people with complex needs. This role involves working overnight shifts, attending to the needs of children, and ensuring a safe and caring environment. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with young disabled people is essential.
• GCSE-level education required.
• Flexibility and commitment to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of young people during the night.
• Manage some with complex health conditions.
• Maintain appropriate records and communicate effectively.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment

Motivation

Experience with young disabled people

Education

GCSE-level education

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Night Care Worker to be part of our experienced team, working alone overnight with support from a sleeping-in colleague. Each shift lasts 10 hours, and we are seeking someone to work 3 shifts per week on a rota basis.

Location: Together Trust Children’s Respite Home in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport

Salary: £19,760.00 per year, pro-rated from a full-time salary of £24,700.00 per year.

Salary enhancement: 25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts and between 11pm and 6am on weekdays.

Shifts will be flexible throughout the week, including weekends, on a rotational basis. You must be willing to work unsociable night hours, following the shift pattern, and cover for annual leave and sickness when needed.

The Together Trust is committed to paying above the government minimum wage and is a Living Wage employer.

Our children’s home in Cheadle Hulme provides Respite Care for children and young people with learning difficulties and complex needs.

The Together Trust is a leading North West charity, offering care, support, and education to many each year. We are a not-for-profit, reinvesting all funds into our services.

Our mission is to champion the rights and needs of those we support, ensuring they have a place to call home, fostering independence and personal growth within a caring environment.

You will work under the leadership of the Registered Manager, providing care, love, and support to young people as if in a family home.

About the position:

The core tasks include attending to the needs of young people during the night, managing some with complex health conditions, domestic duties, and record keeping.

You will attend staff meetings, supervision, and training, including a willingness to undertake a QCF qualification, possibly working day shifts occasionally for evidence gathering.

You will also:

• Respect and promote the needs of children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain appropriate records and communicate effectively with the team.
• Administer medication and perform simple medical procedures, with training if needed.
• Ensure the security and maintenance of the service during the night.

What can you bring to the team?

We are seeking individuals with GCSE-level education, flexibility, commitment, and motivation. Experience working with young disabled people, recording information, and working independently and as part of a team is essential.

• 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service length.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Reward and discount platform for shopping, travel, and insurance benefits.
• Eligibility for Blue Light card.
• Recognition as a Living Wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Long service awards, including cash gifts and holiday bonuses.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including Mental Health First Aiders and weekly yoga sessions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.

Are you ready to make a positive impact? To learn more about this rewarding role, see our Job Description.

Apply now!

If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply. For questions, contact us at [emailprotected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

This service is regulated by Ofsted; therefore, all employees must be over 22 years old at the time of joining.

We may withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

We do not currently provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

To comply with apprenticeship funding rules, applicants must demonstrate they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval and meet residency requirements, typically having been 'ordinarily resident' for at least 3 years in specified countries including the UK.