Trainee Practitioners - Young People Waking Night Support Worker - NW3

St Christophers, Vale of Health, Camden

Trainee Practitioners - Young People Waking Night Support Worker - NW3

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St Christophers, Vale of Health, Camden

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 26 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 249c337ec8a344d49bbcd5885586e173

Full Job Description

As a Waking Night Support Worker in a Semi-Independent Home, you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with our young people (aged 16 - 21 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information. Throughout the shift you will have the additional support of an on call manager should you have any questions. Further to this, you will be involved in team meetings monthly and will also receive monthly supervision., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role.,

  • Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
  • An understanding of the issues facing young people.
  • The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
  • Good communication and team working skills.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

    At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people's lives., Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
  • St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

    Our Young People need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas, with staff needing to be able to commit to weekends and bank holidays. For Waking Night support staff; shifts are 11.5 hours from 20:00 - 07:30 or 21:00 - 08:30, on average you will be working 40 hours a week. There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half; same as bank holidays.,
  • Salary: £27,144
  • 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
  • Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
  • Tailored career development plan through our "St Christopher's Academy".
  • A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
  • 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
  • Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
  • Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
  • UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
  • BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
  • Discretionary funded training programs.
  • Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
  • Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

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