Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Area Camden

Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)

(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location : Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

Specific Hours : 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression
• Fixed rota pattern:
  - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
  - Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)
• Minimum average of 168 hours per month
• 236 hours annual leave per year
• Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held

About Area Camden

Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, child-centred care and ensures safe, consistent night-time support through well-trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

We're now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children.
• Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities.
• Keep accurate computer-based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing-from-care process.
• Communicate effectively with out-of-hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal-opportunities standards. xwwtmva
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.

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