Night support worker - children and young people

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Eastleigh is seeking a Children's Support Worker to provide care for young people with complex medical needs. This full-time position requires resilience and empathy, with responsibilities including personal care, emotional support, and building trusting relationships. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career Progression

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Pay Scales

Family Support

Paid Training

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care such as elderly or complex care.
• Passion for supporting children in a homely environment.
• Good level of English communication skills; Makaton or BSL beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as needed according to the child’s requirements.
• Support and care for children in a loving home environment.
• Be a positive role model and build trust.

Skills

Child-centred support

Empathy

English communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Salary: £27,783 per year

Hours: Full-time, 4 nights on, working 21:45 – 07:15, 4 nights off

We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children’s Support Worker to join our family home, caring for young people who have complex medical needs, some of whom are non verbal. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient during times of crisis and be a friendly face to provide support during the night time. The role can be emotionally and physically challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better. Personal care is required as part of this role. A level of personal care would be required according to the child’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care which will include 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 give encouragement and praise.
• Ensure their safety and wellbeing during the night.
• Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• A level of moving and handling will be required as some children use wheelchairs.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.

Qualifications and Attributes

• 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.

What We Offer

• Career Progression: clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive Salary: Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: recognise qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family Support: enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding job with variety and opportunities for personal growth.
• Supportive Management: regular supervisions and appraisals.
• Regular Team Meetings: contribute ideas towards progression of the service.
• Funded Qualifications: fully funded to obtain a range of QCFs, opening up further opportunities.
• Paid Training: paid to enrol in sector-leading training.
• Full Induction Program: comprehensive introductory training.
• Amazing Discount Schemes: access discounts with Circle & Blue Light Card.
• NEST Pension Scheme: pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: access via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Referral Scheme: refer a friend and receive a £500 referral bonus.
• Circle App: internal communications platform.
• Annual Leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Real progression opportunities.