Waking Night Support Worker

Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,535 - 33,987; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's services organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker. This full-time role involves providing overnight support to children in residential settings, ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates should be prepared for flexible night shifts, including weekends and holidays. With a competitive salary of £32,535 – £33,987 per annum, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children needing support.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in providing support in children's services is preferred.
• Enhanced vetting required due to the sensitive nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children in residential settings during night shifts.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with sleep-in duties and manage crisis situations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Ability to work nights

Job description

# Waking Night Support Worker* Full Time* Achieving For ChildrenWe are proud to share that children’s services in Kingston have achieved an OUTSTANDING rating from Ofsted in December 2024, receiving the highest judgement rating in all five assessment areas. This marks Kingston’s second consecutive OUTSTANDING rating, a true reflection of the commitment to ensuring children and young people across the borough have a fairer start in life, and providing the support and services they and their families need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. To find out more click here.If you would like to be part of our success story, take a look at the below opportunity to see if it’s the right fit for you.Waking Night Support Worker | Full time | £32,535 – £33,987 pa | Full time | 156 hour on average per month – 3/4 nights per week\*Please note the following important information before applying:This role requires shift work across all 7 days of the week, throughout the full year, including Christmas, New Year and other bank holidays.The role includes sleep-in duties and waking night shifts. A sleep-in allowance is paid where applicable.Due to the nature of working in Children’s Homes, enhanced vetting is required. This includes reviewing your full employment history from the point you left school.This post will be based across provider services in Windsor, Teddington and Surbiton children’s homes. This role does not offer sponsorship.To apply for this job please visit . » Waking Night Support Worker### Ensure the highest calibre of social work students with the attributes, competencies and passion needed to thrive in the profession are recruited to our academic programmes.### Give students the experience and support they need to ensure they are ready to practice within our region as Newly Qualified Social Workers.