Waking Night Support Worker - 4-on/4-off Shifts, Growth

Prospects; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted bonus

Enhanced family leave

Training & development

EAP & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Meals during shifts

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Burton Latimer to safeguard and support young people through night hours. You will assist with routines, manage incidents, and handover to the day team, while promoting life skills and safety.

The role requires compassionate, patient individuals with strong communication and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Full UK driving licence is essential; QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is encouraged and funded.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
• Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
• Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 (Residential Childcare)

Full UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Burton Latimer to safeguard and support young people through night hours. You will assist with routines, manage incidents, and handover to the day team, while promoting life skills and safety.

The role requires compassionate, patient individuals with strong communication and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Full UK driving licence is essential; QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is encouraged and funded.