Waking Night Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Crewe is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for young people, focusing on promoting independence through education and life skills. The role involves providing care, support, and training in a dynamic environment. Candidates will need previous care experience and a valid DBS. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to promote independence through support with education.
• Assist with everyday life skills.
• Implement a therapeutic approach as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Care experience

SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behaviour)

Behaviour management

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork orientation

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker (Young people)

Location: Middlewich St, Crewe

Contract: Permanent | Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (22:00 - 08:00am), 3 on 3 off

Salary: £13.68

Veritas Education provide residential services for young people. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills.
• Assist with everyday life skills and implement a therapeutic approach as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous care experience is essential; full training will be provided.
• SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care).
• Strong behaviour management and ability to work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Professional manner; enthusiasm and friendly approach.
• Personal care responsibilities and comprehensive induction with ongoing training.
• Excellent communication skills; innovative, engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational.
• Effective organisational capability; good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong teamwork orientation; flexible to changing needs; can-do attitude.
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult.

Application and Requirements

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions with nous.

Equality and Selection

Disclaimer: Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.