Waking Night Support Worker

Insight Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime

Staff bonuses up to £3,000

Training: Level 4 in Residential Child

Wellbeing: counselling sessions

Birthday voucher £25

5.6 weeks annual leave

Refer-a-Friend £500

Job summary

Insight Care Group is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Birmingham to support young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. This full-time role (up to 40 hours per week) includes enhanced overtime and a potential bonus structure, with a focus on safeguarding and the overall wellbeing of residents.

You will have access to funded training including Level 4 in Residential Childcare, ongoing development, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward dedication and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children.
• Ability to work effectively during unsociable hours.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding the children: stay alert at all times and follow safeguarding policies.
• Monitoring and reporting: perform welfare checks and record information (Clearcare preferred).
• Preparing for the next day: organise materials for key working sessions.
• Cleaning and admin: maintain cleanliness and assist with paperwork.

Skills

Residential care

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Night shifts

Independent work

Education

Level 4 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Professional with a passion for supporting young people as a Waking Night Support Worker?

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £27,600 – £29,700 p/a

Enhanced Overtime: +£2.20 per hour!

Hours: Full time, up to 40 hours per week

Bonuses: Up to £3000 per annum in performance-based bonuses

Why join Insight Care Group?

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.

The Registered Manager is incredibly experienced and has a great track record for outcomes for children, having been described by Ofsted as ‘diligent’ and ‘passionate’. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and grow as a practitioner within this exceptional home.

What will you receive?

• Basic Salary: £27,600 - £29,700 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2.20 per hour over your contracted hours
• Additional Staff Bonuses: Opportunity for the whole staff team to earn up to £3000 each, based on performance!
• Training & Development: Fully funded & accredited Level 4 in Residential Childcare qualification and beyond as you progress, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic ‘PACE’ approach, and more!
• Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to six free counselling sessions, Employee Wellbeing Program hosted via Wisdom, access to an online GP via Livi, a £25 voucher on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!
• Holidays & Leave: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with our Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!

What will you do?

• Safeguarding the children: at Insight Care Group, the safety and wellbeing of the children we care for is our utmost priority. It will be your responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children throughout the night, so you must be able to stay alert at all times. You will also have to have a comprehensive understanding of our safeguarding policies which can guide your actions in safeguarding the children.
• Monitoring and reporting: you will be required to perform checks on the welfare of the children throughout the night and must be able to competently record this information. Experience using Clearcare is preferred, but not essential.
• Preparing for the next day: ensure that necessary preparations have been made for planned activities the following day, for example, compiling materials required for a key working session.
• Cleaning and admin: use the quiet time at night to make sure that the standards of cleanliness in the home are upheld. Assist the rest of the team in staying on top of all necessary paperwork.

What will you need?

• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children.
• Ability to work effectively during unsociable hours.
• Ability to work independently.

Join Insight Care Group to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. Could you be the right person to support our young people through the night?

If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 07955203358 – we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.