Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Join Our Team as a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker!
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
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 ensure a safe and stable nighttime environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. We collaborate closely with families and professionals to meet each young person's unique needs.
Your Role
We are excited to welcome a Waking Night Support Worker to our team! In this vital role, you will help create 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
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
- An understanding of safeguarding children
- The ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A knack for listening, engaging, and acting appropriately with children
- Organizational skills and good planning abilities
- A willingness to work towards 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 That Matter
- 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
At Area Camden, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we 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 can't wait to hear from you!
