Waking Night Support Worker

Caretech; Rishton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension scheme and well-being

Blue light card scheme

Refer A Friend £1000

Progression to Registered Manager

DBS cost covered

Home-from-home environment

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Residential Childcare Worker for waking nights at Lavender home in Cottam, Preston. You will support children with daily routines, provide emotional support, and help create a safe, homely environment.

We require a full UK driving licence and are unable to offer sponsorship. The role is 42 hours per week at £31,427 per year, with opportunities to develop qualifications and progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a younger friend or family member.
• Ability to work towards a Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care
• Manual UK driving licence is essential to use company cars
• Open to ongoing development and learning with support form your manager, your team and the company
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to work day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service, you will be away from home for a few days at a time

Responsibilities

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support and encouragement
• Support senior staff with timely updates and feedback
• Work as a team, we all support each other
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a welcoming, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support to our young people
• Plan and join fun activities like day trips & activities, holidays away, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 qualification in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Role Description

Residential Childcare Worker Waking Nights

Location: Cottam, Preston PR3

£31,427 per annum 42 hours per week

A full UK Manual driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

With ROC Northwest, you're not just working - you're shaping futures because as a Residential Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them to feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?" or a shared laugh playing a game, being someone to listen and offer encouragement on a tough day. All these small interactions build trust, encourage communication and help to shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why you truly matter in vulnerable children's lives.

What You'll Do

You'll be supporting young people with their daily routines like helping to ensure they get ready for school or college each morning, getting ready for meal times, checking on how their day went and planning activities in and around the home. Making sure care plans are up to date is essential and the children must feel their feedback and ideas are heard, this is their home.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support and encouragement
• Support senior staff with timely updates and feedback
• Work as a team, we all support each other
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a welcoming, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support to our young people
• Plan and join fun activities like day trips & activities, holidays away, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

Who Are You

You need to be someone who genuinely cares and wants to make that difference. Consistency in a child's life is essential and you will be part of that consistency. This is not a stopgap job. The children need to see you are here for them through the bigger picture. Be warm, patient, be a great listener and offer those words of encouragement our young people need to hear. Stay focused on achieving outcomes for our children and take pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a younger friend or family member
• Ability to work towards a Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care
• Manual UK driving licence is essential to use company cars
• Open to ongoing development and learning with support form your manager, your team and the company
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, communication is key
• Ability to work day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service, you will be away from home for a few days at a time

Why Join Us?

• We offer competitive rates of pay
• Support to gain recognised industry qualifications
• Company pension scheme and well-being support
• Blue light card scheme, with discounts in high street stores and online
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company up to Registered Manager
• Cost of the Enhanced DBS is covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

A Little About This Home

Lavender is specially adapted to meet the needs of children with complex needs who require support to fulfil their potential. We offer a therapeutic and holistic experience to ensure all children's needs are met. We have a diverse staff team who understand trauma and how this can impact children and their development.

We understand that children's childhoods may differ, but in Lavender our aim is to be an inclusive home, that encompasses individuality, inclusivity and inspire all children to dream big and believe anything is possible!!

We have a purpose-built sensory room, a home gym and wellbeing suite. Each child will have access to communal spaces within the home, and their own en-suite bedroom, which we encourage them to personalise to their tastes. We also have the opportunity to partner up with a local holding farm, where children can help care for the animals and take horse riding lessons or walk the donkeys around the land.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years and all previous roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.