Night Residential Support Worker

**Title**: Night Residential Support Worker (Waking Watch)

**Location**: Fleetwood (FY7)

**Salary**: £11.00-£12.00 per hour (DoE) - _due to increase in April_

**Hours**:Average 35 per week (min 30 pw), usual pattern on 22:00-08:00, 3 on, 3 off.

Our recently rated OUTSTANDING children’s residential home is looking for a Night Residential Children’s Support Worker who is passionate for making a difference in the lives of young people. Ideally, you'll have relevant experience and qualifications around residential care and childcare, but more importantly, we're looking for people who can build meaningful relationships with the young people in our care and be part of a supportive team.

As a Night Residential Children's Support Worker, you'll be responsible for providing high quality care to our young people on the night shift. You will be there for our young people throughout the night to ensure they remain safe and supported.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in care
- Promote the health and wellbeing of young people
- Work with other professionals, including social workers and medical professionals, to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people
- Ensure that the home is run in line with Ofsted regulations and company policies and procedures
- Support young people in all aspects of their daily lives, including education, and leisure activities
- Act as a positive role model for young people and promote their social and emotional development
- Work collaboratively with other members of the team, including senior staff and external agencies
- Attend meetings and training as required
- Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for young people in line with Ofsted regulations, and company policies
- Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping, report writing and daily logs
- Liaising with colleagues, multi-agency teams, and stakeholders

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience within residential childcare is desirable
- Ideally, you will have relevant qualifications relevant to residential childcare
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as resilience
- Ability to work flexibly, following shift patterns
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

In addition to competitive rates of pay on a scale to align with experience and qualification, we offer a range of benefits to our staff, including:

- Free meals on shift
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check and 1st year Update Service cost _(where needed)_
- Company pension scheme after 3 months
- Employee assistance program including free counselling and advice
- Complete paid induction and mandatory training to make sure you get the best start
- Opportunities for further career development and progression within a growing company
- Funded NVQ programme for Residential Childcare qualifications and further training opportunities for development
- Take-away nights and activities with our young people

Our working environment is relaxed and supportive, with a focus on training and progression. You'll be part of a team that's dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for the young people in our care.

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

**Salary**: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application question(s):

- Are you able to attend regular shifts between 22:00 - 08:00 in Longton, Preston?

**Experience**:

- working within childrens homes: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FY7MAR23