Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

Area Camden Ltd; Holloway; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive induction & training

Fixed rota pattern

168 hours average per month

236 hours annual leave per year

Pension scheme (after qualifying)

Fully funded enrolment onto required

Zusammenfassung

Area Camden is hiring a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing overnight care for children in Camden area homes. You will work 20:00–08:00 on rotating shifts, staying awake to monitor wellbeing and support bedtime routines.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and ability to document records and liaise with out‑of‑hours services. The company offers induction, fixed rota, substantial annual leave, pension after qualifying period, and funded enrolment in

Qualifikationen

• Strong safeguarding awareness and ability to protect children.
• Ability to stay awake and alert during night shifts to ensure safety.
• Ability to follow bedtime routines and support nighttime activities.
• Maintain accurate computer‑based records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Adhere to Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.
• Willing to pursue relevant qualification if not already held.

Aufgaben

• Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person’s safety and wellbeing.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising this can be difficult for some children.
• Support individual bedtime routines and suitable nighttime activities.
• Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.

Kenntnisse

Strong team player

Safeguarding understanding

Follow delegated tasks and handovers

Follow Area Camden policies

Confident communicator

Engage with children's needs

Well-organised

Willing to work towards qualification

Children's Workforce Diploma desirable

Ausbildung

Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Area Camden

Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression
• Fixed rota pattern: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours) - Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)
• Minimum average of 168 hours per month
• 236 hours annual leave per year
• Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held

About Area Camden

Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, child‑centred care and ensures safe, consistent night‑time support through well‑trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

We’re now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children.
• Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities.
• Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing‑from‑care process.
• Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.

Essential skills required

• Strong team player with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children
• Able to follow delegated tasks and produce clear, detailed handovers
• Works in line with Area Camden policies and procedures
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Able to engage, listen and respond appropriately to children's needs
• Well‑organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise work
• Willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held
• Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.