Waking Nights Support Worker - Children's Services

Swantoncare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Swantoncare is seeking a Children's Waking Nights Support Worker/Carer in Walsall to provide high-quality support for children with disabilities. The role involves managing behaviors, facilitating activities, and assisting with personal care while fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and committed to making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviors and provide emotional support.
• Facilitate activities and maintain contact with families.
• Complete records and assist with personal care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children

Ability to drive

Knowledge of childcare practices

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

Position: Children's Waking Nights Support Worker/Carer (Full-Time)

Location: Walsall (WS4). Ideal candidate must be able to drive.

Hours: Full-time - 8.00pm - 8.00am.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting young people in their daily lives?

We are seeking Children’s Residential Support Workers who are passionate about providing high-quality support that fosters learning, development, health, and a fun, fulfilling life for young people.

We value core principles: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy, which underpin our services.

Experience in this role is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Ability to drive
• Knowledge of childcare practices
• Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans
• Basic IT skills

The role

• This role involves managing challenging behaviors with our residents.
• You will provide practical and emotional support, empowering young people to achieve their goals, respecting their individuality, and enabling appropriate choices aligned with their support plans. You will also complete various records and documents.
• You will facilitate social, educational, recreational activities, and support maintaining contact with families or significant others.
• The role includes household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and supporting young people with personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer

Refer a friend scheme: Earn £400 for each successful referral *

Recognition programs: Contributions for extra effort, high inspection feedback, vouchers, and surprises

Long service awards

Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning & development info

Cycle to work scheme: Save money and get fit

Pension: Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice scheme

Life cover: Death in service benefit

Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways: Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)

Swanton Educates: Training qualification centre

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24hr counselling and support

Employee Voice: Regular feedback events

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Bluebell House is a new 6-bed children’s home in Walsall supporting children with learning and/or physical disabilities.

It features breakout spaces, activity rooms, a sensory room, lounges, and personalized bedrooms with children’s input, aimed at enabling children to reach their full potential.