Waking Night Support Worker

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An SEN Residential College in Bournemouth seeks a Waking Night Support Worker to assist young people with High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs. This full-time, permanent role involves supervising and supporting students during the night and helping with their morning routines. A passion for helping young individuals and good communication skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £28,983.50 with 6 weeks of holiday per year.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Training programme to develop professional skills

Qualifications

• No special qualifications required, but passion for helping young people is essential.
• Training programme available to develop professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people during waking nights.
• Administer prescribed emergency medication.
• Build positive relationships with young people and staff.

Skills

Passion for helping young people

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker
SEN Residential College, Bournemouth
Salary: £28,983.50
43.5 hours, 3-4 nights per week – 6 weeks holiday

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 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 Worker\'s to join them on a permanent contact.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Role details

• This is a full-time, permanent position working 43.5 hours per week, split into 12.5 hour shifts, 3-4 per week.
• You will have 6 weeks annual leave.
• There is the option of working on a temp to perm contract.

Qualifications and expectations

• You do not require any special qualifications for this role but you need to have a passion for helping young people be the very best they can be.
• The training programme is designed to develop professional skills, and you will have the opportunity to learn from dedicated and inspirational colleagues.
• The suitable Waking Night Support Worker will provide physical and emotional care as required during the waking night and help ensure a happy, secure, caring and effective environment in support of the waking day curriculum aims.
• Due to working hours, it is ideal to live in Bournemouth.

Additional information

• Waking Night Support Work is a vital role that supports all that can be achieved throughout the waking day, including some behind-the-scenes duties such as maintaining high standards of cleanliness and completing domestic tasks like laundry for the young people.
• If you are a Waking Night Support Worker looking for night shifts, or have experience of waking nights and live in Bournemouth, please apply. This is for candidates looking for a full-time role who can commit to 43.5 hours per week/12.5 hour night shifts.
• They are not able to offer sponsorship.