Job Description
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support WorkerCompany: Area CamdenContract Type: PermanentLocation : Soham, CambridgeshireSalary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)Specific Hours : 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)BenefitsComprehensive induction and mandatory trainingClear progression opportunities within the organisationRotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month)236 hours annual leave (including bank holidays)Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)Pension scheme (after qualifying period)Fully funded qualifications if not already heldAbout Area Camden:Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night.We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes.Duties and ResponsibilitiesStay awake and alert for the full night shiftEnsure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the nightProvide empathy and support when young people need reassuranceSupport personalised bedtime routines and occasional activitiesRecord information accurately using our computer systemsFollow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing childCommunicate effectively with out-of-hours services and handle calls professionallyFollow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role modelContribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the childrenEssential skills requiredMust be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the roleExperience and knowledge of safeguarding childrenTo follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers.Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures.Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed.Be organised and able to plan and prepare workBe willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held.Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.TPBN1_UKTJ