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 young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, nurturing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at Area Camden!

About Us

Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is committed to providing high-quality, child-centered care. We ensure safe and consistent night-time support through our well-trained staff, prioritizing safeguarding and working closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our young people.

Position Overview

As a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in creating a stable and nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development.

Your Responsibilities

• Stay awake and alert throughout your shift to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each young person.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognizing that this can be a challenging time for some children.
• Support individual bedtime routines and engage in suitable nighttime activities.
• Maintain accurate computer-based records and adhere to all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing-from-care process.
• Communicate effectively with out-of-hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures, and equal-opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for both colleagues and young people.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Team Player: Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude!
• Understanding of Safeguarding: Know how to protect children and promote their welfare.
• Effective Communicator: Confident in both verbal and written communication.
• Organized and Proactive: Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively.
• Qualifications: Willingness to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held; a Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.

Working Conditions

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)
Specific Hours: 20:00pm - 8:00am (12-hour shifts)
Fixed Rota Pattern:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
• Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification).
• 236 hours of annual leave per year, increasing by 12 hours annually for 3 years (up to 272 hours).
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held.
• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression.

At Area Camden, we are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a brighter future for our young people!