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Join St. Christopher's Fellowship as a Waking Night Support Worker, where you will make a positive impact by supporting young people in a safe environment. No prior experience required; full training will be provided. Great opportunities for career development and a supportive work culture are offered.
If you are looking for afulfilling and rewarding careerwhereno two days are the same,this might be the job for you!
The only thing you need is apassion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all thetraining and supportyou need to excel in your role.
About the RoleAs aWaking NightSupport Workerin a Supported Accommodation Home, you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with our young people (aged 16 – 21 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.
Throughout the shift you will have the additional support of an on call manager should you have any questions. Further to this, you will be involved in team meetings monthly and will also receive monthly supervision.
St Christopher’s AcademyAt St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you acareerwhere you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.If you want to learn more aboutSt Christopher’s Academy, please see our website.
Weare proud that 84%of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
Working HoursOur Young People need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas, with staff needing to be able to commit to weekends and bank holidays.
ForWaking Nightsupport staff; shifts are 11.5 hours from 20:00 - 07:30 or21:00 - 08:30, on average you will be working 40 hours a week.
There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half; same as bank holidays.
What you need to bring to this roleIn order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Job Description and Person Specification- please see our website.
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Once application has been submitted, candidates will require to complete an online situational test which will inform the shortlisting process. Unsuccessful candidates will be communicated the outcome via email.
Closing date:Monday 21st July 2025