Waking Night Support Worker

The Cambian Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambian Group's Brook View School is seeking compassionate individuals to support children aged 8–18 with autism spectrum disorder. The role offers on-site working within a specialist setting and a strong emphasis on growth and learning.

No formal qualifications are required, but a Full UK driving license and a genuine passion to help children are essential. You will receive ongoing mentoring, comprehensive training, and the chance to complete a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving the lives of others.
• A positive and consistent role model to others.
• Calm, listening person with a mature, supportive approach.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Willing to work flexible shifts on a rota.

Skills

Passionate about improving lives

Positive role model

Excellent communicator

Team player

Flexible in shifts

Career development mindset

Innovative and engaging

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (offered)

Job description

We do require staff who hold a Full UK driving license for this role.

Although The Cambian Group are a sponsored employer we are currently unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

As a key part of the dedicated teams you’ll have a vital role in helping children learn and develop skills for life. You don’t need any special qualifications for this role, but you do need to share our passion to help children be the very best they can be.

In return, our new and improved training programmes will help you develop your professional skills. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our residents, you will be learning all the time through our on-going mentoring and support.

Brook View School:

Cambian Brook View School is an independent specialist day school with residential homes on site providing a high standard of education for students aged 8–18 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other related areas of need.

Set in over 20 acres of beautiful countryside with the potential for forest dens and classrooms, gardens, stables, tracks and trails, our teams will have the chance to build an amazing landscape for nurturing and developing the creativity and imagination of our children and young people.

We are looking for :

• Passionate about improving the lives of others.
• A positive and consistent role model to others.
• Innovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirational.
• A calm and listening person with a mature, supportive approach.
• Flexible in working shift patterns on a rota basis to suit your needs.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Seeking career development and training.

Fully supported 6-month probationary period- You will receive a mentor and line manager to help you get the best start to your career at Brook View School.

We also offer a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.

Why work for us:

• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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