Waking Night Care Worker

Help young people feel safe, supported and cared for through the night

£28,136 to £30,952 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

At Austen Cottage Children's Home, every night is an opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Waking Night Care Workers to join our team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment throughout the night, helping children feel secure, supported and cared for.

Working with children and young people, you'll play an important role in promoting their wellbeing, supporting their routines and ensuring they feel safe within their home environment.

You'll be more than a night worker. You'll be a trusted adult, helping children settle, responding to their needs during the night and supporting them to begin each new day feeling safe and ready to succeed.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, working 10pm to 9am on a rota basis, including weekends and occasional daytime shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing overnight supervision and support within a safe and nurturing home environment.
• Supporting children with evening, nighttime and morning routines.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promoting children's emotional wellbeing and responding appropriately to their needs during the night.
• Carrying out health and safety checks and maintaining a secure environment.
• Completing accurate records, reports and handovers.
• Supporting the day-to-day organisation of the home and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
• Working as part of a team to provide consistent, child-centred care.
• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence and life skills.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within a care or support setting.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience, professionalism and a positive attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Rockhopper Children's Services?

At Rockhopper Children's Services, we recognise the dedication, commitment and professionalism required to support children and young people effectively. When you join us, you'll become part of a supportive team committed to helping children achieve the best possible outcomes whilst also supporting your own professional development and wellbeing.

We Offer

• A supportive and friendly staff team.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• £1,000 bonus upon successful completion of the qualification within 12 months.
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Generous life cover.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

About Austen Cottage

Austen Cottage is a warm and welcoming children's home where we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people.
Our team works together to build positive relationships, promote emotional wellbeing and help children develop the confidence, resilience and independence they need to thrive.

We believe that every child deserves consistency, encouragement and opportunities to achieve their potential. As a Waking Night Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in maintaining that supportive environment throughout the night and ensuring children feel safe, cared for and ready for the day ahead.

Safeguarding

Rockhopper Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant safeguarding checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and believe that diversity of experience, background and perspective benefits both our colleagues and the children and young people we support.

Address

Rockhopper Children's Services,
Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX

We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and safeguarding is the responsibility of us all.

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