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Waking Night Support Worker
Company: Apple Orchard
Salary: £28,619.14 per annum with potential to earn extra with overtime hours.
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: Up to 55 hours per week, depending on the home and rota pattern
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £28,619.14 per annum with potential to earn extra with overtime
- Full induction, ongoing training, regular supervision and a fully funded Level 3 qualification
- Company pension
- Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes
- Clear career progression, including routes into senior and leadership roles
- Supportive managers, experienced colleagues and a team culture where you will not be expected to learn alone
Apple Orchard provides high-quality residential care across five children's homes in Surrey and West Sussex. We support boys aged 12-18 in calm, therapeutic settings where they can feel safe, valued and understood.
Joining our team means becoming part of a caring and professional environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You'll support young people who have experienced trauma and adversity, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and achieve their potential. Whether you're guiding a young person through a difficult day or celebrating a personal milestone, your support can have a lasting impact.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to making a lasting difference. You do not need to have worked in residential childcare before. If you bring the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we will provide a full induction, hands-on support, ongoing training and the development you need to build confidence and succeed in the role. xgikmsk
What You'll Do:
- Please note that rota patterns vary by service. Current patterns include:
- 10:00pm to 9:00am shifts, averaging 40 hours per week on 4 nights on, 4 nights off rota
- An average of 55 hours per week on 5 nights on, 5 nights off rota, with additional shifts as required
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in line with the Children Act 1989
- Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and all mandatory training as required
- Arrive on time, complete handovers and remain informed of each young person's needs
- Build positive relationships to support young people's emotional and practical wellbeing
- Promote bedtime routines, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices
- Conduct night-time welfare checks and accurately record any significant events
- Complete all required nightly records, checks and documentation
- Prepare the breakfast area and ensure com Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Waking Night Support Worker in Billingshurst employer: Apple Orchard
Join our dedicated team in Horsham, West Sussex, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and offer competitive salaries alongside generous sleep-in allowances. As a Residential Support Worker, you'll benefit from fully funded qualifications and the opportunity for personal growth, all while enjoying every other weekend off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
