Waking Night Support Worker

Job Description

How would you like to be paid for 100% of your contractual hours, but only work 80%Vacancy Title: Residential Care Worker - Waking NightsLocation: Burghwood House, Horsham, West SussexSalary: Up to £21,320.00 per annumHours: 40 hours per week, 10pm to 8am, Tuesday to FridayContract: PermanentYour wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance.Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Groupso theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Service OverviewBurghwood House is an Ofsted registered care and education campus which is set in the picturesque countryside of West Sussex. The home offers a holistic model of care and education to children and young people aged 1118 years, with Social, Emotional,Mental Health difficulties. Burghwood House seeks to maintain stable placements so that the residents build relationships, enhance their feelings of self-worth and develop a desire to learn. The home is located near Horsham and is commutable from Slinfold,Barns Green, Crawley, Leatherhead, Guildford, Worthing and other surrounding towns and villages.We are part of Acorn Education and Care and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.Job Summary and DutiesAs a Night Support Worker, your role will involve providing waking night cover to maintain the highest quality of care and support to Service Users at the Home in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the RegulatoryBody.Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:

• Supporting, mentoring and educatingour childrenin day to day activitiesto developtheir emotional and social needs
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living
• Positive engagement to encourage ourchildren and young adults in their development
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development
• Managing complex behaviour that can be challenging

Key Skills Required:

• Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care or equivalent qualification
• Ability to provide consistent and structured approach to the care and support you provide
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experienceworking with children and young adults with challenging behaviour
• Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence

What we can offer:

• Funded qualifications
• Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year(with options to purchase more)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Mattersaccess to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package thats right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

How do I apply

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We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.*Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! Dependent upon site location.Care assistant/ Support worker/ Childrens care worker/ Nights/ Children development /Working with children/ SEMH