Night Care Support Worker—Caring for Children

Keys Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Progression

Real Living Wage salary

Enhanced DBS check

Training funded

Annual leave and pension

Job summary

Keys Group provides a nurturing family-home like environment for children and young people with learning disabilities. You will deliver personal care as needed, offer emotional support, and act as a positive role model, especially during night shifts. A passion for helping children in a home setting is essential.

Experience in elderly or complex care is valued, along with good English skills. We fund qualifications, offer progression paths, DBS checks, and a comprehensive induction to support

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience such as elderly, dementia care, nursing or complex care.
• A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment.
• A good level of English communication skills, Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Keys offer a benefits package including a range of perks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care including levels of personal care according to the child's needs.
• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people.
• Act as a positive role model to provide encouragement and praise.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during the night.
• Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in challenging situations.
• Assist with moving and handling where required for wheelchair users.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.

Skills

Empathy

English communication

Makaton/BSL beneficial

Resilience

Patience during crisis

Education

QCFs funded

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Keys Group provides a nurturing family-home like environment for children and young people with learning disabilities. You will deliver personal care as needed, offer emotional support, and act as a positive role model, especially during night shifts. A passion for helping children in a home setting is essential.

Experience in elderly or complex care is valued, along with good English skills. We fund qualifications, offer progression paths, DBS checks, and a comprehensive induction to support