Job Description

1 x Part Time & 1 x Full Time - Waking Night Support Worker

Location:

Hougham, NG32 (9 miles from Newark-on-Trent and 8 miles from Grantham)

All our shifts are based on a rolling rota pattern.

Post 1 (PT)

Week 1 -

Tuesday and Sunday

Week 2 =

Thursday

Post 2 (FT)

Week 1 (Long Week):

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 (Short Week):

Wednesday, Thursday

Please Note:

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer sponsorship due to the changes in rules in April 2024 as we are not CQC registered.

Overview:

We are recruiting for our new home that is expected to open over the Summer and have an opening for a part-time and full-time Waking Night Youth Development Support Worker.

You must be enthusiastic, passionate, provide high standards of practice and safeguarding and have at least 12 months waking night experience within a similar environment.

In this role, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of two vulnerable children and young people (aged 6-18) who are unable to live with their families due to early childhood trauma, neglect, and other significant challenges. Many face emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, leading to challenging behaviours both physically and verbally.

Our team is committed to finding innovative ways to provide the highest levels of care and support, enabling young people to grow as individuals, gain confidence, and develop the life skills necessary for adulthood. We create a

homely, therapeutic environment

where every child and young person feels happy, healthy, safe, and loved. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference, we want to hear from you!

Rates of Pay

31,296.72 (FT) and 13,412.88 (PT) = 14.33 per hour - Level 2 (+ 12 months waking night experience without L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

32,388.72 (FT) and 13,880.88 = 14.83 per hour - Level 3 (at least 12 months waking night experience and completed 50% towards L3 qualification)

34,332.48 (FT) and 14,713.92 =15.72 per hour - Level 4 (at least 12 months waking night experience and L3 completed qualification)

Shift Times and Patterns

All night shifts commence at 20:00 until 08:00 and on average is an 18-hour week for our part time position and 42 hours for the full time position.

Qualifications

The Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare is a mandatory requirement for all our staff and ideally you will have already achieved this, however if not we can support you through the qualification.

Process for Applying

Are you the candidate we are looking for? Once we receive your enquiry you will be sent a job description and application form. On receipt of your application form one of our team will call you to discuss the role further, which will proceed to a face-to-face interview for suitable candidates and the final stage of the process would be an assessed shadow shift.

We provide everyone with a comprehensive two-week induction programme (held Monday-Friday during the day), a wide range of mandatory and bespoke training to develop basic and advanced skills. Thereafter you may be required to work some day shifts to ensure that you learn all about Anchor and our young people.

What we are looking for team members that;

want to create opportunities for young people that will last them a lifetime want a rewarding career in a company that values everyone's contribution work as part of a close team and understand the need to set high standards of practice have at least 12 months waking night experience within a similar setting have a good knowledge and commitment of safeguarding children want to build professional relationships with our children and young people have experience of de-escalating and managing challenging behaviours in children and young people ideally, achieved the Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Residential Children or equivalent or are committed to obtaining the qualification

hold a full UK driving licence and have a car as our homes are not accessible by public transport

What more we can offer you:

a career path and promotion opportunities as we grow enhanced overtime rates generous sleep-in-rate loyalty and attendance bonuses blue Light Discount Card occupational sick scheme health care plan generous refer a friend scheme comprehensive training and support, including financial assistance to complete the L3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare auto enrolment pension payment of initial DBS and annual update fee
We are currently developing our website which will be fully functional in the near future:

www.anchorcareandeducation.co.uk

Anchor Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, pre-employment checks including references. We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,296.72-34,332.48 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

residential care: 1 year (required) waking nights: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person