Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Unqualified:
£27,431.04 rising to £28,326.48 per annum on successful completion of probation period
Qualified:
£28,959.84 per annum
(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)
Area Camden
Area Camden is a part of the Polaris Community, aiming to provide the highest levels of care and service to enable young people to achieve their goals. We ensure our staff are recruited, vetted, and trained against a strict framework with emphasis on the quality and continuity of our care workers, providing a stable and secure environment for all young people at night.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to working flexibly and imaginatively with other professionals and families to ensure the best interests of every young person in our care are consistently met.
We are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team, offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional care and development.
A robust induction and mandatory training program to upskill our workforce
Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of the given role
Weekly rota on rotation (1st week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday = 36 hours; 2nd week: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday = 48 hours)
Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month
236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays)
Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours)
Pension scheme after a qualifying period
Enrolment and funding for required qualification if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities
Remain awake during the duration of your working shift
Ensure the safety and welfare of each child for the duration of the wake night shift
Offer empathy and compassion to children as needed during night times
Engage in activities with the children
Support bedtime routines that are person-centred
Maintain accurate records using a computer
Report a child as missing and follow the Philomena procedure
Communicate effectively with our out-of-hours services
Answer phone calls professionally, take messages, and respond to requests
Carry out duties in line with Area Camden group policies, procedures, and equal opportunities
Be a positive role model for colleagues and children
All staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos, vision, aims, and core principles of Area Camden and contribute towards these aims within their team. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may change according to the needs of the home and children.
Essential Skills Required
Ability to work as part of a team and bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
Follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers
Maintain Area Camden’s policies and procedures
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to engage with and listen to children, taking action where needed
Organized and able to plan and prepare work
Willingness to work towards the relevant qualification if not held
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. 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. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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Permanent
Salary:
Unqualified:
£27,431.04 rising to £28,326.48 per annum on successful completion of probation period
Qualified:
£28,959.84 per annum
(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)
Area Camden
Area Camden is a part of the Polaris Community, aiming to provide the highest levels of care and service to enable young people to achieve their goals. We ensure our staff are recruited, vetted, and trained against a strict framework with emphasis on the quality and continuity of our care workers, providing a stable and secure environment for all young people at night.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to working flexibly and imaginatively with other professionals and families to ensure the best interests of every young person in our care are consistently met.
We are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team, offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional care and development.
A robust induction and mandatory training program to upskill our workforce
Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of the given role
Weekly rota on rotation (1st week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday = 36 hours; 2nd week: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday = 48 hours)
Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month
236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays)
Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours)
Pension scheme after a qualifying period
Enrolment and funding for required qualification if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities
Remain awake during the duration of your working shift
Ensure the safety and welfare of each child for the duration of the wake night shift
Offer empathy and compassion to children as needed during night times
Engage in activities with the children
Support bedtime routines that are person-centred
Maintain accurate records using a computer
Report a child as missing and follow the Philomena procedure
Communicate effectively with our out-of-hours services
Answer phone calls professionally, take messages, and respond to requests
Carry out duties in line with Area Camden group policies, procedures, and equal opportunities
Be a positive role model for colleagues and children
All staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos, vision, aims, and core principles of Area Camden and contribute towards these aims within their team. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may change according to the needs of the home and children.
Essential Skills Required
Ability to work as part of a team and bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
Follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers
Maintain Area Camden’s policies and procedures
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to engage with and listen to children, taking action where needed
Organized and able to plan and prepare work
Willingness to work towards the relevant qualification if not held
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. 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. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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