Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Join Our Team as a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker!
At Apple Orchard, we believe in creating safe and nurturing environments where young people can thrive, build positive relationships, and overcome challenges. We are on the lookout for friendly and outgoing individuals to join our supportive team as Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers.
About the Role
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Guildford, Surrey, offering a competitive salary of £28,619.14 per annum, with opportunities for overtime. You will work approximately 40 hours per week, on a rota of five nights on and five nights off, from 10 PM to 9 AM.
Your Responsibilities
- Promote the welfare and safety of young people in line with the Children Act 1989.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision sessions when not on shift the night before.
- Engage in required training and participate in the annual summer holiday activities.
- Arrive on time, complete handovers, and stay informed about each young person's needs and daily events.
- Build understanding of each young person to assess and meet their ongoing emotional and practical needs.
- Support consistent bedtime routines and encourage good hygiene habits.
- Monitor young people throughout the night, recording disturbances, movements, and key events clearly.
- Complete nightly paperwork, including the Daily Register, fridge/freezer checks, fire alarm tests, and task sheets.
- Prepare the breakfast table, promote healthy eating, and tidy up afterwards.
- Carry out any additional duties requested by the line manager.
- Maintain safety and security at all times—this is our highest priority!
What We’re Looking For
A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or similar) is ideal, but not essential. We welcome applications from those who are eager to work towards this qualification!
Why Join Us?
- Company Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan.
- Employee Discounts: Access our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme for great savings.
- Wellbeing Programs: Benefit from our wellbeing initiatives via the Exchange Provision.
- Promotion Opportunities: Grow your career with us!
Working Conditions
Apple Orchard is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you!
