Waking Night Support Worker –– Leicestershire

Are you a caring and compassionate individual seeking a rewarding role in residential care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join a Childrens residential service in the Leicestershire region. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to make a positive impact on children and young people's lives within a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Waking Night Support Worker in this residential care setting, your primary focus will be to build trust and develop nurturing relationships that support the independence, well-being, strengths, and capabilities of service users. You will work collaboratively with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-standard support. Responsibilities include contributing to the maintenance of the home, including cooking and cleaning tasks, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping, and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Promoting and maintaining a safe environment at all times is essential.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Hold, or be willing to achieve within a specified timeframe, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Demonstrable experience working with children, young people, and their families.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support service users and liaise with colleagues.
• Availability during the daytime for mandatory training and group supervision, with advance notice.
• Flexibility to travel to various homes across the local area as required, including locations such as Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel, Braunstone, and Syston.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for the Waking Night Support Worker role ranges from £26,142.40 to £29,463.72 per annum, plus a Night Shift Premium allowance to recognise unsociable hours. The position is offered on a 37-hour full-time, permanent contract.

Job Title & Location

This is a Waking Night Support Worker role based in Leicestershire, with opportunity to work across multiple homes within the local region.

Application

Candidates with relevant experience and a passion for residential care are encouraged to apply. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development within the residential support sector.

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