Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)
About the role
Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life. This role involves supporting young people through their highest highs and lowest lows, helping them get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults. There will be challenges, but also moments that feel like meaningful, small victories.
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care, and our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of making small positive changes in their lives.
Responsibilities
* Take care of the home and our young people through the night.
* Provide support when a young person wakes during the night due to trauma, illness, distress or sleep difficulties.
* Build rapport and become a trusted person in their time of need.
* Carry out quieter duties such as paperwork, cleaning and laundry as needed.
* Assess individual needs, personality and potential to guide them toward a positive future.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll also have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people, and to benefit from:
* Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496
* Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance – subject to good attendance
* Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
* Progression: Opportunities to progress within the group, including the Aspire future managers programme
* Flexible benefits package: options to adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursement for optician/dentist costs and high-street discounts
* Working environments: Beautiful facilities and supportive teams
* Referral bonus: £1,000 for successful referrals
Bring your whole-self to work
We celebrate diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. You don’t need prior experience, but we look for:
* A can-do attitude and team player approach
* Honesty and empathy in interactions with young people and colleagues
* Resilience to handle challenging situations
* A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
* If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll support you to study
* You’ll start as a NSO by joining our Care Academy – four weeks of off-the-job training to help you feel confident and ready
Join the UK’s best special education and care provider
We’re committed to inclusion and to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. We are an inclusive employer and strive to make recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need adjustments during recruitment or employment, we’ll support you every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every team member can thrive and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.
Keywords: Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
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