Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
hace 20 días
Shipley
Join Our Team as a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker!\n Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Apple Orchard, we create safe and nurturing environments where children can thrive, build positive relationships, and overcome challenges. We are currently seeking friendly and outgoing Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Horsham, West Sussex. About the Role\n This is a Full-Time, Permanent position with a competitive salary of £28,619.14 per annum, plus opportunities for overtime. You’ll work up to 55 hours per week, depending on the home and rota pattern. Your Responsibilities\n As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will: \n\n • Promote the welfare and safety of young people in line with the Children Act 1989.\n, • Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision sessions when not on shift the night before.\n, • Participate in required training and attend the annual summer holiday when needed.\n, • Arrive on time, complete handovers, and stay informed about each young person's needs and daily events.\n, • Build an understanding of each young person to assess and meet their ongoing emotional and practical needs.\n, • Support consistent bedtime routines and encourage good hygiene habits.\n, • Monitor young people throughout the night, recording all disturbances, movements, and key events clearly.\n, • Complete nightly paperwork, including the Daily Register, fridge/freezer checks, fire alarm tests, and task sheets.\n, • Prepare the breakfast table, promote healthy eating, and tidy away afterwards.\n, • Carry out any additional duties requested by the line manager.\n, • Maintain safety and security at all times—this is our highest priority.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or similar) is ideal, but not essential. We welcome applications from those who are eager to work towards this qualification! Working Conditions\n Please note that rota patterns will vary depending on the service. Current patterns include: \n\n • 22:00 - 09:00, averaging 40 hours per week, on a four nights on, four nights off rota.\n, • Averaging 55 hours per week, on a five nights on, five nights off rota, with occasional additional nights required to meet service needs.\nWhy Join Us?\n At Apple Orchard, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including: \n\n • Company pension.\n, • Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.\n, • Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision.\n, • Promotion opportunities.\n\n Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. \n If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we can’t wait to hear from you!