Night Residential Support Worker

networx Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with progression

Career development and training

Internal progression opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social

Employee assistance programme

Free eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Young Foundations is seeking a Night Residential Practitioner to provide overnight care for young people with complex needs at Binley Woods. You will safeguard welfare, perform welfare and safety checks, and maintain accurate records during night shifts.

You will also support care plans, risk assessments and collaboration with families and external professionals. The role requires flexibility for waking nights and daytime training.

Qualifications

• Understanding developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures and safeguarding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Good interpersonal skills with young people and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision, care and support to young people aged 8-18 in a registered home.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of all young people at all times.
• Conduct regular welfare, health and safety, and security checks during the night.
• Respond to emotional, behavioural and practical support needs during waking night shifts.
• Maintain accurate records and handovers in line with policies.
• Support implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies.
• Work with families and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Complete cleaning and household tasks to keep the home clean and welcoming.
• Support young people with independence, routines and life skills.

Job description

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Night Residential Practitioner, you will:

• Provide overnight supervision, care and support to children and young people aged 8-18 within an Ofsted-registered children's home.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people at all times.
• Conduct regular welfare, health and safety, and security checks throughout the night.
• Respond appropriately to children's emotional, behavioural and practical support needs during waking night shifts.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Complete cleaning and household tasks to ensure the home remains clean, safe and welcoming.
• Support young people with developing independence, routines and life skills.
• Occasionally support and supervise children and young people outside of the home during overnight periods, where required by their care plans or service needs.
• Attend mandatory training, team meetings, supervisions and appraisals, including daytime attendance where required.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, medication and company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Home Manager or Deputy Manager.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, resilient and child-focused individual.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this) is desirable.

Please note: This role involves waking night duties, household cleaning responsibilities and occasional attendance at training and meetings during daytime hours. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

About Binley Woods:

Binley Woods is a spacious detached house located in a peaceful village, the home offers five bedrooms, which are decorated and furnished to suit individual needs, with communal areas and extensive lawned gardens.

We support young people from ages 16 to 25, we mainly support individuals with mental health issues. our aim is to provide a level of care for each young adult to assist them in living their lives to their full potential.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

Young Foundations
Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU