Waking Nights Support Worker

Caretech; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid induction

QCF Level 4 funded

Therapeutic training

Free DBS check

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend

Pension scheme

Awards evening

Employee recognition

Company vehicle

CareTech Foundation grants

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a waking nights support worker to join our residential children’s homes. You will support young people with learning disabilities, autism and communication needs using person-centred approaches and flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Experience in residential childcare is preferred; Level 4 CQF in Children’s and Young People or equivalent is desirable. A driver and access to a company car during shifts are provided, along with a comprehensive induction and

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare (preferred).
• Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent (preferred).
• Driver (car provided during working hours).
• Able to work unsociable hours (nights and weekends).

Skills

Residential childcare

Level 4 CYPS

Driver

Unsociable hours

Empowering others

Person-centred

Innovative methods

Education

Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Job description

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 team. 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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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, nights and weekends)
• 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 4 in Children's and Young People
• 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.

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.