Waking Nights Residential Worker
Durham County Council, Hamsterley, County Durham
Waking Nights Residential Worker
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Durham County Council, Hamsterley, County Durham
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 09aafa27366a481ea0c6e226c720157b
Location ref: Hamsterley, County Durham
Full Job Description
As a Waking Night Residential Worker you will:
- Provide high-quality care and support tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Promote the safety, wellbeing, dignity, and independence of children and young people.
- Build positive relationships with children, young people, their families, carers, and professionals.
- Support children with personal care, health needs, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
- Follow and contribute to individual care plans and risk assessments.
- Work closely with the Registered Manager and wider team to maintain excellent standards of care.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, training, and service development activities.
- Help create a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment where children and young people feel safe, valued, and respected., Our service provides children and young people with safe, nurturing, and meaningful short breaks while offering valuable support and respite to their families. Every stay is an opportunity to create positive experiences, build confidence, encourage independence, and help children and young people thrive. The role although predominantly nights may involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and sleep in duties. The nature of shift patterns enables a level of flexibility for employees. We operate a 365 days per year, 24 hours a day service. As part of this, our shift-based roles work on a rota basis and attract enhanced payments. You will benefit from a comprehensive programme of training to support you to develop in your role. You will receive regular supervision as part of your role and participate in team meetings and wider service events to support your development. As well as access to a wide ranging rewards and benefits offer, take a closer look via Rewards and Benefits
- GCSE Grade A - C in Maths and English or a qualification that is equivalent or higher
- Hold or have a willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or professional capacity) All applicants must be aged 22+, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure is applicable to this post. Applicants must hold a current driving licence and have access to a car (employees with a disability must have access to a means of mobility support)., All offers of employment are subject to the council meeting its legal obligations under UK immigration law. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK at the point an offer is made.
We are looking for child centred and emotionally resilient individuals who have:
Salary: £27,274 - £29,542 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if applicable for external candidates) plus enhancements. As a Waking Nights Residential Worker, you will play a vital role in helping our children and young people feel safe, supported, and valued throughout the night. You will make a real difference to the lives of young people by providing high-quality care. You will provide short break care for children and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, physical disabilities, and complex health needs aged between 5 and 18. You'll be part of a dedicated and supportive team that is passionate about creating nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive. If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want to be part of a service that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you., This post is remunerated at £27,274 per annum. UK immigration rules set minimum salary and other eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship. It is unlikely that this role will be eligible for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Whether an applicant meets these requirements depends on their individual circumstances, including any existing permission to work. Applicants who may require a visa are encouraged to check the current UKVI rules before applying.