Waking Night Support Worker. Job in Bournemouth Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency in Bournemouth is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for students with High-Functioning Autism. This full-time, permanent role involves providing emotional and physical care during the night and supporting young people’s routines. The suitable candidate will have a passion for helping youth, strong communication skills, and the ability to create a supportive environment. The position offers 6 weeks of holiday per year and is ideal for those living in Bournemouth.

Benefits

New training programme

6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience working night shifts is preferred.
• Ability to support young people with emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Must have patience and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people in the home during the night.
• Encourage young people to prepare for their day.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and complete domestic tasks.

Skills

Passion for helping young people

Good communication skills

Ability to provide emotional support

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 Workers to join them on a 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. The employer offers a new and improved training programme to develop your professional skills, and you will have the opportunity to learn from dedicated and inspirational people in the profession. The suitable Waking Night Support Worker will have the ability to support young people by providing physical and emotional care 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. Ideally, you will live in Bournemouth due to the working hours.

Waking Night Support Work is a vital role that supports all that can be achieved throughout the waking day, including working directly with the young people at times and completing essential tasks behind the scenes such as maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the home and completing domestic tasks such as ensuring the young people\'s laundry is done.

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.

Qualifications and Expectations

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.

If you are a Waking Night Support Worker looking for night 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 are able to commit to working 43.5 hours per week/12.5 hour night shifts. Sponsorship is not offered.