Waking Night Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized support recruitment agency is seeking Waking Night Support Workers for a SEN Residential College in Bournemouth. The position requires passion for supporting young people with high-functioning autism and complex needs. Working 43.5 hours a week, candidates must effectively supervise young people during the night, support their medication needs, and maintain accurate records. This role offers training opportunities and 6 weeks annual leave once permanently employed after 12 weeks. Experience in similar roles is preferred, and candidates must live in Bournemouth.

Benefits

Training program to develop professional skills

6 weeks annual leave after permanent employment

Qualifications

• No special qualifications required, but passion for helping is necessary.
• Experience as a waking night support worker is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people if they wake during the night.
• Administer prescribed emergency medication when necessary.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Encourage young people to prepare for their day.
• Support young people's emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Produce accurate written reports.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Good communication skills

Ability to provide emotional support

Experience in similar roles

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

SEN Residential College, Bournemouth

12.74 - 13.68 per hour

43.5 hours, 3-4 nights per week

Academics are recruiting on behalf of a SEN Residential College in Bournemouth for students between the ages of 16-25 who have needs of High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs who are looking for 2 Waking Night Support Workers to join them on a temporary to permanent contract.

You do not require any special qualifications for this role but you do need to have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be. In return, they offer a new and improved training programme which will help you develop your professional skills. You will also have the opportunity to learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in the profession.

The suitable Waking Night Support Worker will possess the ability to support young people by providing physical and emotional care should it be required during the waking night. You will be expected to provide a happy, secure, caring and effective environment in support of the waking day curriculum aims. Due to the working hours, you will ideally live in Bournemouth.

Waking Night Support Work is a vital role that supports all that can be achieved throughout the waking day. This includes working directly with the young people at times but also working behind the scenes completing essential tasks such as helping to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the home and domestic tasks such as ensuring the young people's laundry is done.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will:

• Supervise and support young people in the home if they wake during the night and with their morning routines.
• Support young people with any prescribed emergency medication.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
• Encourage and motivate young people to wake and prepare for their day.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support young people's emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/records.
• Help young people grow in their own sense of confidence.

This a full-time, temporary to permanent position working 43.5 hours per week split into 12.5 hour shifts, 3-4 per week. Once taken on permanently after 12 weeks of work on contract, you will receive 6 weeks annual leave.

If you are a Waking Night Support Worker looking for nights shifts, or have experience of already working waking nights and live in Bournemouth please apply. This is for candidates looking for a full-time role who is able to commit to working 43.5 hours per week/12.5 hour night shifts. They are not able to offer sponsorship.