Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? At Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, consistent care that helps young people achieve their goals. We are currently seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Soham, Cambridgeshire.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Staying awake and alert throughout the night to ensure each child's safety and wellbeing.
• Providing empathy and support when young people need reassurance.
• Supporting personalized bedtime routines and occasional activities.
• Accurately recording information using our computer systems.
• Following the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child.
• Communicating effectively with out-of-hours services and handling calls professionally.
• Acting as a positive role model and contributing to the home's values.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following essential skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage and listen to children, taking action when needed.
• Organizational skills to plan and prepare work effectively.
• A commitment to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare if not already held.

Working Conditions

This is a permanent position with specific hours from 20:00 PM to 8:00 AM (12-hour shifts). You will work a rotational weekly rota, with a minimum of 48 hours per week and 168 hours per month.

Benefits of Joining Us

We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training.
• Clear progression opportunities within the organization.
• 236 hours of annual leave, increasing by 12 hours each year for three years (up to 272 hours).
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Fully funded qualifications if not already held.

Our Commitment

At Area Camden, we are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage 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. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are a passionate and caring individual ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!