Night Residential Support Workers

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Norton Disney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist residential care organization is seeking dedicated Night Residential Support Workers to provide exceptional care and support to children and young people with severe learning disabilities and autism. This role involves working on a full-time rolling rota, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are met. The successful candidates will be part of a nurturing environment, helping children achieve their full potential while promoting their independence and dignity. With comprehensive training and numerous benefits, this is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Full funded DBS Checks

Flexible working patterns

Death in Service Insurance Scheme

Private HealthCare Insurance Scheme

Time and a half for Weekend and Bank Holiday Overtime

Enhanced rates of pay for relevant qualifications

Meals provided on Day Shifts

Fully paid two weeks induction

Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus

Professional Health Services for work injuries

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with severe learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people following individual care plans.
• Promote dignity, independence, and rights of children and young people.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment for children.

Skills

Support for children with learning disabilities

Positive behaviour support

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Equivalent diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Witham Prospect School is looking to appoint Night Residential Support Workers who are enthusiastic, dedicated, caring and highly motivated to support children and young people who have Severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Care to achieve their full potential.

Working Hours: To work on two-week full time rolling rota on 10 - hours shifts, which includes a full day training every six weeks. Night hours are (9.30pm – 7.30am) working an average of 36.2 hours per week.

Pay Rate for Support Workers:£12.97 - £13.31 per hour depending on your qualification.

Note:

Please kindly note that Witham Prospect School has frozen the Skilled Worker Sponsorship Scheme, as such the organisation will not be able to sponsor any candidate who is requiring to be sponsored.

As an Employee you will Benefit from:

• Full funded DBS Checks.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Death in Service Insurance Scheme.
• Private HealthCare Insurance Scheme.
• Time and a half for Weekend and Bank Holiday Overtime.
• Enhanced rates of pay for relevant RQF/NVQ/QCF qualifications.
• Meals provided for staff on Day Shifts if they are working with children and the young people.
• A fully paid two weeks induction prior to working with children and young people.
• Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus (payment of £500 on successful completion of 6 months).
• 24 Hours access to our Employee Counselling Support through our Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).
• Extensive training aimed at developing and enhancing skills further through the completion of fully Paid training day as part of your rota.
• Fully Funded a minimum of RQF level 3 or Equivalent diploma award in Health and Social Care - Residential Childcare (if not already achieved).
• Loyalty Bonus (£500 annual salary length of service award upon completion of each 5 years).
• Fully paid day off on staff Birthday (subject to satisfactory attendance in the preceding 12 months).
• Professional Health Services for Injuries sustained at work (subject to satisfying criteria as set out in the staff absence policy).

Responsibilities for the Care Role Includes:

• To support the children and young people to meet their needs in the most appropriate way by following individual care plans and positive behaviour support plans set by our highly qualified therapist team.
• Promote children and young people’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy and fulfilment of other rights.
• Maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our children and young people first, this will involve domestic duties.
• Working with the staff team across all settings to always safeguard the children and young people in our care.
• Actively promote learning during all programmes and activities during residential, leisure and educational situations.
• Effectively support the children/young people and staff to manage challenging behaviour as and when this arises, using the approved approaches defined within their Positive Behaviour Support plan and Sherwood training.

About Witham Prospect School

Witham Prospect School is an independent specialist residential care and education organisation that provides exceptional residential care and education to meet the needs of children and young people aged between 11 and 19 years who have severe and profound learning disabilities and who may also be on the autism spectrum, have complex care needs and behavioural concerns. We are situated on the outskirts of Norton Disney in Lincolnshire. Our ethos is to provide warm, safe and nurturing environments where children and young people entrusted to us are supported and enabled to achieve their full potential in all areas of their social, emotional, physical and academic development.