Job Description:
Are you looking for a new career in a meaningful sector where you will be supported to develop and grow as a professional?
My 3 Limited our recruiting for enthusiastic individuals to support children and young people with Autism and Learning Disabilities in the Billinge area of Wigan. We are seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in providing care and assistance to individuals in need. This role requires compassion, patience, and the ability to support individuals with various needs.
If you are looking for a company with high expectations when it comes to achieving best outcomes for young people, a company that respects and values its employees, one that offers career progression and recognises, appreciates, acknowledges and rewards hard work, then look no further.
As a Children's Residential Waking Night Support Worker, you will work directly with the children and young people, with appropriate support, guidance and under the supervision of the senior leadership team.
Your role is to support young people in the evening and morning routine which include close supervision throughout the night, providing emotional support, promote learning and supporting attendance at education, work with young people to develop interests and improve life skills, promote self-sufficiency and build resilience.
You will be expected to be a good role model; embrace rights, encourage healthy lifestyles, to support young people in having all their health needs met, promote wellbeing, help young people develop safe decision making and work in a manner that ensures they are safe.
All staff need to be good communicators, in the written and verbal form, and be IT competent; all staff receive appropriate training to ensure such tasks can be completed to the required standard.
We assess potential My 3 Limited Residential Waking Night Support Workers against the following criteria: -
Experience - of working in a relevant setting with knowledge and experience of supporting children and young people, this is desirable but not essential and transferrable skills are recognised by My3 Limited
Qualifications - Level 3 /4 desirable but not essential ( training to achieve the necessary professional qualifications will be provided to successful candidates )
Skills - resilience, good humour, empathy, stamina, and a good understanding of children, including but not required and understanding of young people with autism, learning disabilities and associated conditions.
Personality - approachable, good listener, honest, trustworthy, reliable and fun to be with. Must have the ability to establish professional relationships with children, to develop trust, to understand and recognise boundaries but know also how to relate to children and how to play.
All the above personality traits are essential.
Additional requirements:
Good communicator / good listener
Be both physically and emotionally fit
Be flexible in response to changing needs within the service.
Be a Driver with car and hold a clean licence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, 160hr contract per month
£14.01 per hour unqualified
£ level 3-4 qualified in children's residential care or equivalent
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Store discount
Physical Setting:
* Residential home
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* Night shift
* 3 Nights on and 3 Nights off
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* level 3/4 children's residential qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.01-£15.01 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person