Night Support Worker

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Night Support Worker for an SEN Residential College in Bournemouth. The role involves supporting young individuals with High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs during the night, helping them with their routines and emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates should be passionate about helping young people and possess good communication skills. This position offers a permanent contract with 6 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Training program to develop professional skills

Qualifications

• No special qualifications required, but passion for helping young people is essential.
• Participation in a training program to develop professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people during the night.
• Assist with prescribed emergency medication.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Encourage young people to prepare for their day.
• Ensure emotional and physical wellbeing.

Skills

Passion for helping young people

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Night Support Worker – SEN Residential College, Bournemouth

Salary: £28,983.50

43.5 hours, 3-4 nights per week, 6 weeks holiday. Academics are recruiting on behalf of an SEN Residential College in Bournemouth for students between the ages of 16-25 who have needs of High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs. Two Night Support Workers are sought to join them on a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people in the home if they wake during the night and with their morning routines.
• Support young people with any prescribed emergency medication.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
• Encourage and motivate young people to wake and prepare for their day.
• Demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/records.
• Help young people grow in their own sense of confidence.

Requirements

You do not require any special qualifications for this role but you do need to have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be. In return, there is a new and improved training programme to develop professional skills, and opportunities to learn from dedicated and inspirational colleagues.

Contract and Hours

This is a full-time, permanent position working 43.5 hours per week split into 12.5 hour shifts, 3-4 per week. There is 6 weeks annual leave. There is also the option of a temp-to-perm contract.

Location and Sponsorship

Role ideally based in Bournemouth. They are not able to offer sponsorship.