Waking Nights Support Worker — Training, DBS & Perks

Caretech; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid induction programme

Fully funded QCF Level 4 in Children’s

DBS check provided

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend scheme

Company vehicle for work

Learning and development programmes

Annual awards

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a waking nights support worker to join our team. The home supports up to 6 young people with learning disabilities, including autism and epilepsy, with communication methods tailored to each child.

Role requires flexibility for evenings, nights and weekends. We offer a competitive salary, paid induction, fully funded QCF Level 4, and opportunities for development while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential childcare environment is preferred.
• Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
• Driver (company provides a car during working hours).
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Provide waking night support to children/young people with learning disabilities.
• Use communication methods such as picture boards, Smartbox and Makaton to engage with non-verbal children.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure DBS checks are completed.

Skills

Residential childcare

Level 4 C&YP

Driver

Unsociable hours

Education

Level 4 Children’s and Young People or equivalent

Job description

CareTech is seeking a waking nights support worker to join our team. The home supports up to 6 young people with learning disabilities, including autism and epilepsy, with communication methods tailored to each child.

Role requires flexibility for evenings, nights and weekends. We offer a competitive salary, paid induction, fully funded QCF Level 4, and opportunities for development while working in a supportive environment.