Waking Night Residential Caregiver

About Early Years Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Exchange Employee Discount Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Apple Orchard in Guildford is seeking a friendly Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team. The role is a full-time permanent night position with approx 40 hours per week (10pm–9am, five nights on five off).

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is ideal, but not essential; applications from those willing to work towards it are welcome. DBS check at enhanced level applies if selected.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is ideal but not essential.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Promote welfare and safety of young people in line with statutory guidance.
• Attend weekly staff meetings or supervision when not on shift.
• Complete required training and participate in annual holidays when needed.
• Take part in handovers and stay informed about each young person’s needs.
• Support bedtime routines, monitor nocturnal activity, and document events.
• Complete nightly paperwork including the Daily Register and checks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Residential Childcare Level 3

Job description

Apple Orchard in Guildford is seeking a friendly Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team. The role is a full-time permanent night position with approx 40 hours per week (10pm–9am, five nights on five off).

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is ideal, but not essential; applications from those willing to work towards it are welcome. DBS check at enhanced level applies if selected.