Waking Nights Support Worker

CareTech Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is actively seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to join their team in Dewsbury. This role involves supporting young people with disabilities in a residential setting, providing care and fostering a safe, nurturing environment. Preferred qualifications include experience in residential childcare, but essential skills like a caring nature and the ability to work unsociable hours are crucial. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Paid induction programme

Fully funded QCF Level 3

Face to face therapeutic training

Access to free online courses

Free DBS check

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend scheme: earn £1,000 per referral

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Company vehicle during work hours

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a childcare environment.
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People preferred.
• Driver's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for young people with disabilities overnight.
• Facilitate communication methods for non-verbal children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children during night shifts.

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare Environment

Ability to work unsociable hours

Friendly nature

Positive and approachable

Caring nature

Education

Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Job description

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WAKING NIGHTS SUPPORT WORKER ,- Dewsbury

37.5 hours £14.36ph - 3 shifts per week.

At Inspire it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

Our teams are fully committed to Inspires' goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

Excellent opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our home in Dewsbury. The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities.

The home can accommodate up to 5 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

Our guiding principles are:

Integrity, it is the foundation of what we do. A nurturing approach to our young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for our children.
Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands-on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none.

Preferred but not Essential

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)
• Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent (Preferred but not essential)
• Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

• Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
• Paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded QCF Level 3
• Face to face therapeutic training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn £1,000 per referral
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants
• Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers

*Terms and Conditions apply

Interested then apply today!

All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

If you have not heard back within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.