Position Overview. Shift hours are 11pm-7am.
We are seeking a Bank Waking Night Support Workers to join our team at Kelwel Care. We provide residential services to children and young people and our goal is to ensure their physical, social, and emotional care and development.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Awake Throughout Shift: Remain awake for the entire duration of your working shift.
• Safety and Welfare: Ensure the safety and welfare of each child during the wake night shift.
• Empathy and Compassion: Offer empathy and compassion to children who may find night times challenging.
• Record Keeping: Accurately maintain records.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with out-of-hour services if needed.
• Policy Adherence: Follow Kelwel policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Role Model: Act as a positive role model.

Skills and Qualifications

• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team and bring energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Safeguarding: Experience and knowledge in safeguarding children.
• Handover Tasks: Follow delegated tasks and give detailed handovers.
• Communication: Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Engagement: Engage and listen to children.
• Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred).
• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma (QCF/NVQ3) in Childcare and Young People (provided if necessary).

Candidate Requirements

• Driving License: All applicants must have a valid full manual UK/EU driving licence and be over the age of 21 (In accordance with The Children’s Homes England) Regulations 2015).
• Experience: Working or engaging with young people.

Benefits

• Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement.
• Impact: A chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
• Job Satisfaction: A chance to gain real job satisfaction.
• Competitive Salary: Plus optional overtime.
• Professional Development: Commitment to professional and personal development through training.
• Therapeutic Child Care: Develop an understanding of therapeutic child care.
• Qualifications: QCF Level 3/4/5 qualifications funded & supported by Kelwel Care.

Apply Now
Join our team as a Waking Night Support Worker and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and supportive team!
*Please note Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check
We look forward to hearing from you.
Kelwel Care -
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Night shift

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Waking Nights Residential Support Worker.