Waking Night Worker Bracknell

Swaay Child And Adolescent Services Limited; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 33,062,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded NVQ Level 3 training

Regular supervision

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

SWAAY is offering a Waking Night Worker role in Bracknell with 37.5 hours per week and a shift from 10.30pm to 8.30am. We welcome career changers and provide fully funded NVQ Level 3 training in Residential Childcare to support your progression and safeguarding responsibilities.

From £12.80 per hour, fully funded training, and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this role as you help traumatised young people in a supportive residential setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain alert during night shifts while providing a safe, supportive environment.
• Compassionate, empathetic and reliable approach to working with vulnerable young people.
• Resilient and reflective mindset; suitable for shift work and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment during night shifts.
• Supervise and record movements and activities during the night.
• Promote and safeguard health and wellbeing of each child.
• Work in line with risk assessments and safeguarding protocols.
• Recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns accurately.

Skills

Night shift vigilance

Compassionate

Empathetic

Reliable

Resilient

Residential childcare experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

From £12.80 per hour | Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 2 Week Rolling Rota Pattern

Shift:10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change)

Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact to the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

What you’ll do as a Waking Night Worker:

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment
• Supervise and record movements and activities during the night
• Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child
• Work in line with risk assessments
• Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns

An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it

You’ll make a great Waking Night Worker if you are:

• Able to remain alert throughout night shifts
• Compassionate, empathetic and reliable
• Resilient and reflective
• Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people

Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.

Interested in a career change that matters? For more information or an informal conversation, contact Amy George at [e-mail]

Why work with us?

• Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Length of Service Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.

From £12.80 per hour

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Fully funded training, Regular supervision, Private Healthcare, Health Cash Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - access to wellbeing, counselling, financial and legal support, Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Discount, Length of Service & Employee Referral Bonuses