Night Support Worker- Children&s Homes

The Witherslack Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in Oxford is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide care for young individuals during the night. The role involves supporting young people in distress, taking care of the home, and engaging in training programs. Ideal candidates will exhibit empathy, resilience, and a commitment to improving young lives. Competitive salary and benefit packages are offered.

Benefits

Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496

Bonuses and allowances up to £4,400

4-week training program

7 weeks holiday

Flexible benefits including pension

Qualifications

• A can do attitude and genuine care for young people.
• Experience in dealing with challenging situations.
• Willingness to undertake the necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the home and young people through the night.
• Provide supportive care during distressing moments.
• Complete housekeeping tasks during quiet times.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Full UK driving licence (held for at least 12 months)

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Working in our Children\'s Homes means being a part of a young person\'s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in. You\'ll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep — having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry. Working here is never dull, and the work really matters.

Responsibilities

• Take care of the home and our young people through the night.
• Be there for young people during times of distress, illness or trauma and provide supportive care in that moment.
• Build rapport and become a trusted person in the young people\'s time of need.
• In quieter times, complete tasks around the home such as paperwork, cleaning and laundry.
• Tap into each young person\'s needs, personality and potential and guide them toward a positive future.

Qualifications

• A can do\' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• Genuine care for our young people (and each other) with honesty and empathy as a must.
• Resilience to deal with challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence which you\'ve held for at least 12 months.
• If you don\'t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we\'ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.

You'll start life as a NSO by joining our Care Academy\' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Training, Rewards & Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496
• Bonuses and allowances: £1,400 Attendance Allowance (subject to good attendance), £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks\' holiday
• Progression: Many team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; Aspire\' futures managers programme
• Flexible benefits: adjust your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: claim back costs like opticians or dentist appointments and access to discounts
• Working environments: supported by modern facilities
• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we\'ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we\'re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

We know you\'re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you\'ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people.