Waking Nights Support Worker

CareTech; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist therapeutic provider in Dudley seeks a Waking Nights Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities and associated behaviors. The role includes working at unsociable hours, and applicants should have some experience in childcare, though it is not essential. The position offers competitive pay, company vehicle usage, and various benefits, including a DBS check. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young individuals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid induction programme

Free meals on shift

Free DBS checks

Pension scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is preferred but not essential.
• Must be able to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
• A driver is preferred as the company provides a vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities, Autism, and epilepsy.
• Encourage children to explore their strengths and abilities.
• Maintain a nurturing and safe environment.

Skills

Experience in Residential Childcare Environment

Able to work unsociable hours

Driving skills

Education

Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Job description

WAKING NIGHTS SUPPORT WORKER

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

• Dudley £14.36 ph 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.
• 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 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 Interested then apply today! All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.

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 8 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.

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.