Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Solo Home
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We Care Bespoke Ltd provide bespoke support for vulnerable children, young people, and adults throughout the Northeast of England. OFSTED rated our services as 'Good'. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this dedication.
We currently have 3 solo children homes in the Stanley area and are looking for support workers for permanent waking night support for these services.
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to promote them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. To act as a positive role model and work closely with the young people to enable them to overcome any barriers and achieve their maximum potential.
Waking Nights Support Worker, working out at 37 Hours a week approximately 3x 12-hour shift, additional overtime may be available.
Role and Responsibilities
Support the child/young person to maintain evening activities; personal care routines, medication, food preparation, etc
Ensure to maintain the child's health, personal, emotional well being and safety throughout
Maintain accurate and thorough records
Complete any household chores during the night
Support day staff with preparation throughout the night
Complete thorough handovers
Report any concerns in changes to a child/young person; health, behaviour, safeguarding concerns
What we would like from you
Understands and has experience in thorough record keeping
High level and strong communication
Ability to take direction
Level 2/3 in Health and Social care (children), or equivalent with the aim of completing Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young people
12 months experience working in a children's residential setting.
Have a UK Driving Licence. xlqdzyr
Why We Care Bespoke
Benefits
Working here is more than just a job. Everyone in the We Care Bespoke family is passionate about protecting and supporting young people. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. We also offer staff multiple benefits, including:
Competitive hourly rate of pay
Holiday pay
Supportive office team
Company Pension
Training opportunities for progression and development