The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:
1. Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
2. Supporting with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
3. Provide through handover to the day shift.
4. Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
5. Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
6. Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
7. Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
8. Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
9. Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
10. Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
11. Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
12. Be able to work 5 nights on, 5 off from 9pm to 8am
What You’ll Bring
13. Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
16. Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
17. Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
What We Offer
18. Competitive salary (£27,619 – £28,650 per annum).
19. Attendance bonuses (up to £1,400 per year).
20. Overtime opportunities available
21. Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
22. Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
23. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
24. Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
25. Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
26. Refer a Friend bonus.
27. Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
28. Cycle to Work scheme.
29. Subsidised days out with young people.
30. Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
31. Meals included during shifts.
Important Information
32. Drivers with a full UK licence are essential
33. We cannot offer sponsorship.
34. Contracts are 40 hours per week
35. All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a new job in Middleton Cheney, near Banbury and are passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives, apply today!