Night-Shift Children's Support Worker

Kent County Council; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development pathway

Pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality children's home in Ashford as part of Project Athena. We are seeking caring Waking Night Children's Support Workers to provide safety and reassurance through the night and to be part of a meaningful, impactful service for children with complex needs.

Join a trauma-informed team, with training in Positive Behaviour Support, and help maintain a calm overnight environment while contributing to a new, values-led service.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals.
• Experience in care, residential, health or education settings is desirable.
• Ability to stay calm, observant and responsive during night shifts.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Positive Behaviour Support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and alert during night shifts to keep children safe.
• Provide support to children as needed overnight.
• Maintain a calm, safe and settled environment in the home.
• Contribute to running and readiness of the home.
• Record observations and any incidents accurately.
• Work with the team to ensure continuity between day and night care.

Skills

Experience with children

Care settings

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Kent County Council is opening a brand-new, small, high-quality children's home in Ashford as part of Project Athena. We are seeking caring Waking Night Children's Support Workers to provide safety and reassurance through the night and to be part of a meaningful, impactful service for children with complex needs.

Join a trauma-informed team, with training in Positive Behaviour Support, and help maintain a calm overnight environment while contributing to a new, values-led service.