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Join Our Team as a Waking Night Support Worker!
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs? Do you thrive in a role that requires sensitivity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently? We have an exciting opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker at our Children’s Residential Homes in Doncaster.
Position: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7, £27,259 – £29,955 pro rata + 17.5% all-inclusive allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role:
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of young people during the night shift. Working under the guidance of the Registered Manager, your role will be to create a warm, caring, and enabling environment for children and young people with complex care needs and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide discreet oversight of the young people during the night, ensuring their emotional, social, and physical needs are met.
Complete essential housekeeping duties, including washing, ironing, and cleaning, to maintain a safe and homely environment.
Maintain accurate paperwork and complete administrative tasks related to children’s files.
Monitor and ensure the safety and security of the home during the night, reporting any concerns to the appropriate agencies (Police, social care, etc.) when necessary.
Work independently with support from a sleeping-in member of staff and follow the tasks set out in the shift plan.
Provide cover for other night care officers during annual leave, training, or sickness.
Undertake additional shifts within the day to promote individual training and integrated working across the home.
What We’re Looking For:
Excellent communication skills and basic IT skills.
A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to working with children and young people with complex needs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to undertake any required training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
QCF Level 3 qualification or the willingness to complete it within two years, as required by children’s homes regulations.
A commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package:
Inclusive allowance of 17.5% for unsocial working hours.
Overtime paid at time and a quarter for hours worked over 37 hours.
Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4.
Full-time, permanent position with career progression opportunities.
A supportive, rewarding work environment with training and development opportunities.
If you are dedicated to making a real difference and have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to become a Waking Night Support Worker in Doncaster!
To Apply: Please get in touch with Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
