Waking Nights Support Worker

CareTech Group; Dudley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Dudley seeks a Waking Night Support Worker to provide care for children with learning disabilities and autism. This role emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals. Previous experience is welcomed but not mandatory, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to make a positive impact in children’s lives. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid induction programme

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Free DBS check

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.
• Comfortable using electronic care recording systems.
• Experience in residential childcare preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a residential care setting during night shifts.
• Ensure children's safety, well-being, and happiness.
• Document and maintain records of children's activities and care.

Skills

Preparedness for unsociable hours

Ability to use digital systems

Experience in childcare

Education

Level 4 in Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Job Title - Waking Night Support Worker

Location - Brierley Hill, Dudley

£14.36 per hour - 37.5 hours per week

You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Become a Support Worker in Children’s Residential Care

Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, apply today and make this the start of something amazing

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services

At Inspire, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Waking Nights Support Worker, based within Dudley every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

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 Dudley. 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 6 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 4 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 and nights including weekends)
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role.

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
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• 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

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.