Waking Night Support Worker

**WAKING NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER - Permanent position**

Little Waltham near Chelmsford

Hours: 9.30pm to 9am (average 7 shifts over 2 weeks for a full time role, to include every other weekend)

Do you want to join a wonderful team where you can make a big difference to young lives? Experience is not essential but we are looking for special people who have transferable skills to support the exceptional young people we care for.
- £12.19 - £13.35 per hour
- Plus overtime at enhanced rates
- Bank holidays paid at double time
- Every other weekend off
- Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances
- Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions
- 5.6 weeks holiday (Inc Bank Holidays)
- Health cash plan
- Regular pay reviews
- Comprehensive structured and supported 24-week induction
- Personal online Learning and Development
- Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications in the form of a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
- Pension
- On-site Parking
- Casual dress
- Employee of the month recognition scheme
- Company events

The Belsteads Group currently has 2 x homes caring for young people from the ages 8-17. All of our young people have a learning disability which covers a broad range of needs and diagnosis. Our young people require different levels of support, from support with their communication and behaviours, to helping them with their personal care and independence skills. Every day is different, and our main aim is to ensure all our young people are happy and safe.

**What your role will look like**

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be based in a friendly home, supporting Children who have a range of support needs, including learning disabilities and autism.

The post of Night Waking Support Worker involves working as part of a team towards supporting each child living within the home to feel safe, build on their strengths and encourage them to meet their potential. In addition, this role is intended to be able to hear and respond to a child that may need support overnight, with a special focus on safety. The post-holder needs to be able to work on their own initiative.

We work with young people who may present with behaviour that challenges and seeing the impact of an approached centered on consistency, stability and love has gives a huge opportunity for job satisfaction in seeing the impact you can make on young people's lives. We are looking for staff who are kind, caring, resilient and able to support young people in all areas of their care.
- Remaining awake throughout the night to ensure the safety of our young people.
- Maintaining awareness of children's movements and presence within the home overnight.
- Ensuring the home is safe and secure from unauthorised access
- Follow procedures for reporting concerns related to all aspects of safeguarding
- Act as a positive role model defining structures and boundaries of behaviour so the children understand appropriate and healthy behaviours
- Monitoring any concerns in relation to disturbed sleep patterns and follow relevant support plan designed to promote sleep and wellbeing.
- Provide personal care when required.
- Ensuring the home is clean and tidy throughout.
- Offer emotional support and care to young people when required throughout the night.
- Maintain detailed written records throughout the shift.
- Belsteads Group treat everyone equally with dignity and respect. We believe in the strength and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce and recognise the positive contribution all employees bring regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation._
- We value the unique talents of every individual and work together to help everyone achieve their full potential by providing equality of opportunity to our team members, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.19-£13.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person