Night Support Worker – Children’s and Young Adults’ Services
£13.75 - £13.90 per hour + benefits
Description: Night Support Worker - Children's and Young Adults' Services
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £13.75 - £13.90 per hour + benefits
Shift Pattern: 9:45pm-7:45am – 4 shifts per week, 1 week out of 4 you will do 3 shifts in a week. Alternate weekends.
Location: Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle, SK8 6RQ
Please note: we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for any of our roles.
We are recruiting for dedicated Night Support Workers to join both our Children’s and Young Adults’ service at Seashell Trust.
About Seashell Trust
Seashell is a charity dedicated to providing a creative, happy and secure environment for children and young people with complex needs and additional communication challenges from across the UK. We have 17 home-from-home, four bedroomed houses for children and young people who need residential support. We can provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding, and 52-week placement for individuals aged 3-25 years.
This opportunity is to support our female young adults aged 19-25. All our homes are based on our one site and so no travel is required.
About the role
As a Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people we support.
You will work with shift leads/seniors and associated staff teams in promoting quality sleep for our children and young adults. You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young adults through the night and support with any personal care needs and other activities where required. You will accurately record observations, ensuring an effective handover to day staff.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience of supporting children or young adults in a similar environment with complex needs is essential
- Previous experience in a waking night role
- GCSE A – C in English and Math’s (or equivalent level 3 literacy and numeracy qualification) is essential
- L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma or, willingness to complete this.
- Genuine passion for working with children and young people
- Challenging behaviours will present in this role, so to fully support our young people and staff, candidates should be prepared to work at times in a high pressured environment. Within our unique induction programme, we provide behaviour management training. Plus, ongoing support once in role.
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Benefits
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
- Blue light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.