Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Woodville, Derbyshire (DE11)
Salary: Up to £21,400 per annum
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing childrens care provider opening their first childrens residential home in Woodville, Derbyshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the founding team of a brand-new Learning Disabilities service supporting young people within a small therapeutic environment with a strong 3:1 staffing ratio. The home will initially support one 15-year-old young person, with capacity for two children overall.
The Opportunity
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and comfort of the young person throughout the night. You will help maintain a calm and structured environment, complete regular welfare checks, provide emotional reassurance when required and ensure accurate record keeping.
This position would suit candidates with experience within care, support work, education or other transferable backgrounds who are passionate about supporting children and young people. Previous childrens residential experience is desirable but not essential.
Shift Pattern
- Waking night shifts: 9:00pm 9:00am
- 134 contracted hours per month
- Includes one 14-hour day shift per month
Requirements
- Caring, patient and resilient approach
- Ability to remain calm and professional within challenging situations
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- Transferable experience from care, support work or education welcomed
- Previous experience within childrens residential care desirable but not essential
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to join a brand-new home from the very beginning
- Small therapeutic environment with high staffing levels
- Competitive salary package
- Career progression opportunities with a growing provider
- Supportive management team and positive working environment
If this opportunity of interest, please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 3 business days.
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Contact Details:
Tailored Personnel Services Recruitment Team
