Waking Nights Care Worker - Learning Difficulties (Children)

Keys Children; Crawley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Children in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Residential Support Worker to help four young people aged 12–18 with learning difficulties reach their full potential. You will support the team, provide a safe home, and engage in positive activities within a 4-bed setting.

This full-time night shift role offers a salary from £14.45 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for progression within our caring residential network.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence is required for this role.
• Experience in care or transferable skills such as youth work, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.
• Safeguarding commitment and enhanced DBS check are part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children led and supported by a registered manager.
• Act as a professional parent to give encouragement and praise.
• Enjoy activities like football and sports, laser tag and gaming.
• Provide emotional and physical support to help children reach their potential in challenging situations.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.
• Help them find pleasure in everyday tasks and empower them to make decisions.
• Ensure a safe home environment including cleaning, laundry and cooking.

Job description

Keys Children in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Residential Support Worker to help four young people aged 12–18 with learning difficulties reach their full potential. You will support the team, provide a safe home, and engage in positive activities within a 4-bed setting.

This full-time night shift role offers a salary from £14.45 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for progression within our caring residential network.