Waking Nights Residential Childcare Worker

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Rotherham is seeking dedicated Residential Night Support Workers to provide care and protection for children and young people during the night. Responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, administering medication, and supporting their daily needs. Candidates must have experience working with children, understand advocacy, and be committed to their development. This role offers competitive salaries of £28,598 - £31,022 based on full-time or part-time hours, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families in a multi-agency setting.
• Understanding and reviewing individual programmes of care and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment during the night.
• Monitor children’s safety and administer medication as necessary.
• Work independently as part of a specialist team, managing assessment of need.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding advocacy

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to record accurate information

Education

NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

IT and computing applications

Job description

A local government council in Rotherham is seeking dedicated Residential Night Support Workers to provide care and protection for children and young people during the night. Responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, administering medication, and supporting their daily needs. Candidates must have experience working with children, understand advocacy, and be committed to their development. This role offers competitive salaries of £28,598 - £31,022 based on full-time or part-time hours, along with excellent benefits.