Open role
Waking Night Worker
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Bracknell
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £24,960 - £24,960 Per Hour
Job Description
From £12.80 per hour | Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 2 Week Rolling Rota Pattern
Shift: 10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change)
Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact to the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!
At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.
What you’ll do as a Waking Night Worker:
Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment
Supervise and record movements and activities during the night
Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child
Work in line with risk assessments
Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns
An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it
You’ll make a great Waking Night Worker if you are:
Able to remain alert throughout night shifts
Compassionate, empathetic and reliable
Resilient and reflective
Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people
Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.
Why work with us?
Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Private Healthcare
Health Cash Scheme
Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
Cycle to Work Scheme
Death in Service benefit
Access to Blue Light Discount
Length of Service Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.
SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.
REF-(Apply online only)
Shift: 10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change)
Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact to the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!
At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.
What you’ll do as a Waking Night Worker:
Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment
Supervise and record movements and activities during the night
Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child
Work in line with risk assessments
Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns
An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it
You’ll make a great Waking Night Worker if you are:
Able to remain alert throughout night shifts
Compassionate, empathetic and reliable
Resilient and reflective
Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people
Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.
Why work with us?
Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Private Healthcare
Health Cash Scheme
Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
Cycle to Work Scheme
Death in Service benefit
Access to Blue Light Discount
Length of Service Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.
SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.
REF-(Apply online only)