Waking Night Support Workers

Lifetime Opportunities; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking dedicated individuals to provide essential overnight support to young people. In this rewarding role, you will assist with their practical, emotional, and educational needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With opportunities for career progression and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a welcoming team that prioritizes high standards of care and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible shifts and competitive pay.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Opportunity for qualification in Residential Childcare

Regular training and induction

Support from experienced managers

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Passion for care and support for young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people throughout the night.
• Maintain household duties and ensure safety standards.
• Document care plans and respond to incidents.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Ability to work with young people

Support for individuals with complex needs

Flexible approach

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience of working in a care setting
• A passion for care
• The ability to work with young people
• Ability to support people with additional and complex needs and the ability to manage behaviour that may challenge is essential
• A flexible approach to work and a 'can do attitude'
• A willingness/ability to complete the level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

The Role

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people throughout the night. To attend to their practical, physical, emotional, behavioural and educational needs and to safeguard their welfare at all times. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential. To undertake household tasks, taking responsibility of all household domestic duties and following administrative procedures. To maintain a safe, healthy and homely environment at all times to meet Ofsted’s Quality Standards.

Other duties include:

• Remaining awake throughout the night to support the young people as required
• Carrying out and recording regular checks on the young people throughout the night
• Responding appropriately, based on regulations, policy and guidance, to any incidents which occur on the night shift
• Ensuring that each young person’s care plan and risk assessments are followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs
• Working in line with behaviour management plans for each young person
• Supporting young people with their health needs as required which may include the administration of medication, peg feeding, moving and handling
• Undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of the young people, completing and maintaining accurate records and documentation and providing written reports
• Working positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare, undertaking household tasks and domestic duties (including cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting etc.)
• Performing security check including fire checks
• Participating in learning and development opportunities as required, maintaining an up to date training profile.

What we offer:

• A competitive rate of pay
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year increasing to 6.6 weeks
• Opportunity to complete a level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (If you do not already hold this qualification or an equivalent)
• A thorough induction into your role and receive regular training throughout your employment
• Excellent support from our team of experienced Managers with regular supervisions and a 24/7 on call system
• Welcoming work environment in homes that are maintained to a high standard
• Casual dress code

We pride ourselves on providing high standards of care and hold the Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society. As a growing and developing service, this is an exciting time to join our team with opportunities for career progression.

(Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if this qualification or an equivalent is not already held, on successful completion of a probation period. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks, DBS Enhanced Disclosure checks, evidence of essential qualifications (if applicable) and Right to Work checks.

We have three ways you may apply for a position:

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Call us to request an application pack on: 01706 853487

Write to us to request an application pack at: Opportunities Group, 4 Shanter Close, Market Street, Shawforth, Lancashire OL12 8HB

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We are running a number of Recruitment Days throughout the year.

Find out more about the Company, our vacancies and have the opportunity of a short interview at one of these events.

For more details about upcoming dates and to book your place please contact us on telephone number 01706 853487

Children's Service

Rochdale, Rossendale and Oldham

39 hours per week

Shift work plus sleeps and on call duties (Mainly earlies, lates and weekends)

39 hours per week shift work plus sleeps and on call duties (Mainly earlies, lates and weekends)

£12.50 - £13.10 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience)

25, 30, 39 hours per week shift work plus sleeps required (Mainly earlies, lates and weekends)

Up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on qualification and experience)