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 past challenges. We are on the lookout for friendly and outgoing individuals to join our dedicated team as Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers.

Position Details

• Salary: £28,619.14 per annum, with opportunities for overtime.
• Location: Guildford, Surrey
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Working Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week, from 10 PM to 9 AM, on a rota of five nights on and five nights off.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:

• Work approximately 55 hours per week on a rota of 5 nights on, 5 nights off, with occasional extra cover as needed.
• Promote the welfare and safety of young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision when not on shift the night before.
• Engage in required training and participate in the annual summer holiday when needed.
• Arrive on time, complete handovers, and stay informed about each young person's needs and daily events.
• Build an 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 all 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 away 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?

At Apple Orchard, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Promotion opportunities

Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!