At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children through the night, ensuring safety and comfort in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Alcedo Care, a top-rated home care group with strong family values.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 per hour, enjoy weekly pay, free DBS check, and paid holidays.
- Other info: Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Join Alcedo Care as a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, working within our children’s residential homes in St Helens. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that genuinely values its employees.
What We Offer:
- £14.50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced bank holiday pay at 1.5 times your usual rate
- Blue Light Card after six months’ service
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from experienced managers and senior team members
- Genuine career progression opportunities
The Role:
As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will remain awake and available throughout the night to help maintain a safe, calm and nurturing environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Remaining awake, alert and available throughout the full night shift
- Completing regular welfare and safety checks
- Supporting young people who wake during the night or require reassurance
- Promoting a calm, safe and settled nighttime environment
- Responding to incidents, challenging behaviour or safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Using positive behaviour-support and de-escalation techniques
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
- Driving as part of your duties when required, including transporting young people safely in accordance with company procedures
- Administering medication where required and appropriately trained
- Completing accurate nightly records, reports and incident documentation
- Preparing clear handovers for the incoming day team
- Completing light household tasks to help keep the home clean, safe and welcoming
- Supporting morning routines toward the end of the shift where required
- Building positive and trusting relationships with the children and young people in our care
What We’re Looking For:
- A full, valid UK driving licence
- The ability and willingness to drive as part of your duties
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- The ability to remain calm, resilient and supportive during challenging situations
- A strong understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to complete accurate records and reports
- Reliability and the ability to stay awake and attentive throughout the night
- A positive approach to teamwork and person-centred care
Previous experience in an Ofsted-registered children’s home or a similar care setting is desirable but not essential. Please note that because driving is an essential function of this role, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who hold a full, valid UK driving licence and are able to drive as part of their employment duties.
Shift Pattern: This position is specifically for waking-night shifts. You will be required to remain awake and carry out your responsibilities throughout the full shift. This is not a sleep-in position. Shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Why Join Alcedo Care? We understand how important it is to feel valued and supported when working in children’s residential care. You will be joining a compassionate and professional team that is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
Ready to start or continue a rewarding career in children’s residential care? If you hold a full UK driving licence and are ready to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, apply today for an immediate interview.
Waking Night Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home – Driver Required in St Helens employer: ALCEDO CARE LIMITED
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