Job Description

Job Title:

Waking Night Support Worker- Children's Residential Home

Location:

Letchworth, Hertfordshire

Shift Pattern:

3 nights on, 3 nights off

Contract:

Permanent (Opportunities for Bank available)

Salary:

Starting at 14ph

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive

Waking Night Support Worker

to join our dedicated team and Ofsted regulated home in

Letchworth, Hertfordshire

.

In this vital role, you'll provide overnight support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we care for, responding to their needs as they arise and helping to maintain a calm, secure environment throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

Awake Throughout Shift

: Stay alert, attentive, and responsive for the full duration of the night shift.

Safety & Welfare

: Maintain a safe and secure environment, ensuring the wellbeing of each young person.

Empathy & Compassion

: Provide support and reassurance to those who may find nights challenging.

Record Keeping

: Accurately maintain records and contribute to support plans and handover notes.

Communication

: Effectively communicate with out-of-hour services and internal teams if required.

Policy Adherence:

Comply with all Kelwel Care policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols.

Role Model

: Act as a positive role model.

Skills and Qualifications

Teamwork

: Work well both independently and within a team

Safeguarding

: Understanding child safeguarding (experience preferred).

Handover Tasks

: Able to follow delegated responsibilities and provide detailed handovers.

Communication

: Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

: Previous care or support role is desirable but not essential - training will be provided.

Approach:

Caring and empathetic approach with a genuine desire to support others.

DBS

: Satisfactory DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Driving License

: All applicants must have a valid full manual UK/EU driving licence and be over the age of 21 (In accordance with The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015).

What We Offer:

Career Progression

: Opportunities for career advancement.

Job Satisfaction

: A chance to gain real job satisfaction.

Competitive Salary

: Plus optional overtime.

Professional Development

: Commitment to professional & personal development through training.

Qualifications

: QCF Level 3/4/5 qualifications funded & supported by Kelwel Care.
Please note Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time*

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kelwel Care -

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 21,600.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person