Children's Residential Care and Support Worker

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Contract Type: Permanent Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Specific Hours : 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) Comprehensive induction and mandatory training Clear progression opportunities within the organisation Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month) 236 hours annual leave Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high-quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night. We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes. Stay awake and alert for the full night shift Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance Record information accurately using our computer systems Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures. Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. xkybehq Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.