Waking Night Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Waking Night Children's Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential care and support to children with autism and learning disabilities in a nurturing environment. You will help promote their independence and wellbeing while ensuring their safety and emotional needs are met. With a strong emphasis on respect and fun, this family-run business offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives. If you are passionate about childcare and ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Free counselling support

Generous loyalty bonus scheme

Travel loan

Fully-funded specialist training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with relevant experience.
• Confident in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to meet the needs of residents.
• Support young people's independence and wellbeing.
• Promote safety and welfare of children at all times.

Skills

Experience in supportive role

Personal care

Working with challenging behaviour

Interest in childcare

Experience with autism and learning disabilities

Familiarity with waking night duties

Job description

Waking Night Children's Support Worker for The Lighthouse Raynes Park (£12.85 - £13.40 per hour)

Full time: 4 nights per week including working on weekends - 36 hours per week

Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people's futures? At Reamcare we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others. The home is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Raynes Park, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight-knit team.

Requirements: Support Worker

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Relevant experience working in a supportive role
• Willing to undertake personal care
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• A genuine interest in childcare
• Experience in specialist care for people with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds
• Familiar with waking night duties

Responsibilities: Support Worker

• Providing quality and consistent care to help meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of residents
• Supporting young people's independence, interests, health, and wellbeing
• Promoting the safety, welfare, and protection of the children and young people we care for at all times

Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
• Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
• Generous loyalty bonus scheme
• Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
• Fully-funded specialist in-house training

Please visit our website for more information: www.reamcare.co.uk