Residential Night Support Worker

• To maintain the development of positive childcare practice in keeping with the aims and objectives of the client
• To provide a safe, warm and supportive environment for the young resident.
• To carry out duties in line with the client policies and equal opportunities.
• To comply with company rules, policies and practices of the establishment and to respond to emergencies this may arise within the establishment.
• To develop a responsible attitude with residents regarding the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/or to the establishment and to support them in all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas of the establishment.
• Reporting missing persons to the Police, responsible local authority and those with parental responsibility. This includes reporting missing persons returned.
• To maintain high levels of cleanliness throughout all areas of the establishment.
• This position involves some manual handling duties e.g. loading and unloading washing machine.
• To maintain a regular system of recording in connection with each young person, to be involved in the implementation of care plans and to assist in the provisions of reports when required.
• To deal with telephone enquirers obtaining as much information as possible before passing the matter to senior on call if necessary.
• To undertake administrative duties as required e.g. (log books, daily information sheets, accident book, incident book, incident sheets, etc.)
• To report all matters of concern to the senior on call.
• To maintain case file records, including details of assessment plans, decisions, visits, and their implementation and evaluation of action with regard to the care plan.
• To provide a positive working role model for other colleagues and the young people resident.
• To demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness, whilst working in a pressured environment with groups of diverse residents and staff.
• To carry out the duties of the post in a mature and responsible manner, seeking and receiving support as necessary.
• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.

• You must be aged 22 or over to apply for this role
• You must be able to drive and have access to own vehicle
• Achieved or be willing to gain a Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification
• Excellent IT skills
• Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
• Patience and resilience are key to our company ethos
• Child centred individual with a caring, nurturing approach

Salary: £8-9 per hour, dependent on experience