Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Area Camden

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications)

Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12-hour waking night shifts)

About Area Camden

At Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, consistent care that empowers young people to achieve their goals. Our trained staff create a safe and stable nighttime environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. We collaborate closely with families and professionals to ensure that each young person's needs are met.

Your Role

We are looking for a passionate Waking Night Support Worker to help foster a safe and nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development.

What You'll Do

• Stay awake and alert throughout the night shift
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child
• Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance
• Assist with personalized bedtime routines and occasional activities
• Maintain accurate computer-based records
• Follow the Philomena protocol for reporting a missing child
• Communicate effectively with out-of-hours services
• Be a positive role model for children and colleagues
• Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people

What We’re Looking For

• Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
• Understanding of safeguarding children
• Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children
• Organized with excellent planning skills
• Willingness to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held)

Working Conditions

Our rotational night-shift rota is designed to provide a balanced work-life experience:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours
• Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours
• Minimum of 168 hours per month

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• 236 hours of annual leave, increasing by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Fully funded required qualifications if not already held

Join Us!

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and 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 undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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