Waking Night Support Worker - Abbey House
- northampton, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
Job Description
Waking Night Support Worker - Northampton - NN3
Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum
Location: Northampton - NN3
Ofsted: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire is one of the UK's leading providers of children's homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
About The Home
Abbey House is a 5 bedded childrens residential home based in Northampton - NN3. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, You Will
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
- Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur.
- Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
- Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
- Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
- Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
- Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
- Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
- Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
- Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
- Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
- Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.
What You'll Bring
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
- Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
- Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.
Hours
Contracted to work 40 hours per week.
Working 5 shifts on / 5 shifts off - 9pm - 8am.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum.
- Sleep-in allowance -£50.00 per sleep (not applicable to waking nights)
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
- Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
- Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks.
- Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments.
- Refer a Friend bonus.
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Subsidised days out with young people.
- Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
- Meals included during shifts.
Important Information
- We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
- Drivers with a FULL UK licence is preferred.
Please Note
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre- employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.