About The Role
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity,Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.
We are looking for a Night Parent and Child Support Worker for a Residential Family Assessment Centre for a 5-bedroom assessment unit inCottingham. This will be a busy and challenging role and therefore you will have commitment and dedication to providing high quality support to family and staff in line with OFSTED regulations. You will also be required to have excellent safeguarding standards and a strong ethos of providing effective support to families to achieve positive outcomes.
As a Night Parent and Child Support Worker, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide support to Parent & Child placements in a residential setting. This is a highly trusted role that will require sensitivity and excellent safeguarding awareness, to provide support to Parent & Child placements on a waking duty, monitoring the safety of families and CCTV throughout the night.
The role will be for 40 hours across 7 days per week on a rolling shift pattern. Each shift running from 10pm - 8am. There is an expectation of flexibility to provide shift cover as required.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements:
- At last 2 years' experience of working in a Children's Residential, Early Years or Children's Social Care setting.
- Good knowledge and experience ofsafeguarding and working with complex families.
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex or challenging situations with families.
Preferable Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience ofpartnership working with families and external agencies, preferably in aSafeguarding or Looked after Children's Teams.
- Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Child/Young People or Parent & Child) -may be completed whilst in post.
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive salary.
- Training opportunities
- Excellent annual leave and additional benefits
- MediCash
Our recruitment processaims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vettingprocedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject tosatisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equalopportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in theworkplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the mosttalented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, andexperiences to support our children and young people.
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Night Family Support Worker in Cottingham employer: Compass Children's Homes
Compass Children’s Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of families. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered. Located in Cottingham, our Family Assessment Centre fosters a culture of care and respect, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals to thrive while contributing to meaningful change.
