Full Time Children's Residential Night Support Worker, job vacancy, Shepreth, Cambridge.
Experience of working in the social care / Children’s sector is essential for this role.
Location: Shepreth, Cambridge (Commutable from Royston, Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Bassingbourn, Litlington, Fowlmere, Barrington, Foxton, Harston, Haslingfield, Great Shelford, Sawston, Whittlesford)
Benefits
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour + £25 per night shift allowance (£4K per year) Joining Bonus: £1500
About the Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to partner with a leading provider of Specialist Education and Supported Living services for children, young people, and adults with disabilities, including Autism. This full-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a children's residential home that also provides school education and support for children with severe/multiple learning disabilities and complex needs.
Our client is dedicated to empowering young people with the tools and opportunities to create the lives they aspire to. They offer high-quality teaching, individual support, and expert-led integrated therapy to help students with additional learning needs achieve their goals.
Benefits:
- £11.72 - £12.78 per hour + £25 per night shift allowance (£4K per year)
- £1500 Joining Bonus
- Permanent, Full Time, 40 Hours per week
- 4 Week Rota Pattern of 14 Shifts 8.45pm - 8.15 am
- 33 Days Holiday entitlement including Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Fully funded training and DBS
- Life assurance, Competitive pension, Health cash back plan
- High street discounts
- Employee assistance programme, Car lease scheme, Bike to work scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Provide exceptional care for our children and young adults during the night
- Assist with bedtime routines, including washing and changing
- Promote healthy sleep patterns
- Perform regular checks on children and young adults throughout the night, addressing any issues that arise
- Ensure all medical needs are met
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and calm environment
- Participate in light housekeeping duties during quieter periods, such as loading the dishwasher and keeping the environment tidy
- Administer and record prescribed medication accurately
- Communicate effectively, build trust, and support the children and young adults to enhance their independence.
Essential Criteria:
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn and exceed expectations.
- Experience in the Care industry (experience with children with additional needs is advantageous).
- Ability to encourage supportive independence.
- Exceptional communication skills and patience.
- Resilient and positive nature.
- Creativity in meeting the unique needs of young adults or children.
- Ability to work on a rota pattern, including every other weekend.
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the organisation to request disclosure of all convictions and cautions (including spent ones) to ensure suitability for working with children. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
How to Apply:
Join them and make a difference in the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Apply today!
Social Care & Education Jobs will assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have and support you throughout the application and interview process.
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