Empowering Teens: Residential Night Care Worker

Polaris, company; Crawley; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Full induction & training

Discounts & wellbeing programmes

Clear career progression

Résumé du poste

Apple Orchard in Surrey and West Sussex is seeking compassionate residential care workers to support boys aged 12-18 in therapeutic settings. You will work night shifts, safeguarding and promoting welfare, completing records, and contributing to a safe, caring environment across five homes.

Applicants should be kind, resilient and patient, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; a full UK driving licence is required for rural homes.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's lives.
• A caring, resilient and patient approach, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, due to the rural location of some homes.

Responsabilités

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in line with the Children Act 1989.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and all mandatory training as required.
• Arrive on time, complete handovers and remain informed of each young person's needs.
• Build positive relationships to support young people's emotional and practical wellbeing.
• Promote bedtime routines, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Conduct night-time welfare checks and accurately record any significant events.
• Complete all required nightly records, checks and documentation.
• Prepare the breakfast area and ensure communal spaces are clean and tidy.
• Undertake any other duties requested by the line manager.
• Maintain the safety and security of the home and young people at all times.

Connaissances

Caring attitude

Resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Driving licence

Formation

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Apple Orchard in Surrey and West Sussex is seeking compassionate residential care workers to support boys aged 12-18 in therapeutic settings. You will work night shifts, safeguarding and promoting welfare, completing records, and contributing to a safe, caring environment across five homes.

Applicants should be kind, resilient and patient, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; a full UK driving licence is required for rural homes.