Waking Night Residential Support Worker

We Are North Star!

Here at North Star, we believe in empowering children by involving them in decision-making. Our collaborative approach spans across various sectors, allowing us to provide the best possible care. We place a strong emphasis on education and development, preparing these young individuals not only for life within our homes but also for their journey beyond, and we want you to be a part of it!

About the Role:
Right now we have an exciting opportunity to take on Waking Night Residential Support Workers to join our team at Greenacres in Ascot. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to provide care and support to our children and young people.

Pay Rate: Hourly from £15.00 per hour dependant on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent overnight support and supervision.
• Record and report nightly observations and any incidents timely and accurately.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, encouraging self-esteem, independence, and resilience.
• Support the implementation of individual care plans, behaviour plans, and risk assessments, and contribute to reviews as appropriate.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times, both within the home and in the community.
• Understand and follow safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns immediately in line with North Star policies and LADO protocols.
• Administer medication and first aid as needed, following all medical protocols and recording procedures accurately.
• Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to the smooth running of the home and the development of a positive team culture.
• Plan and facilitate recreational, social, and educational activities both inside and outside the home that promote individual development.
• Support children to engage in school, therapy, and community-based opportunities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a clean, safe, and welcoming home by undertaking household tasks (e.g. cooking, cleaning, laundry).
• Maintain accurate and timely records of daily activities, incidents, observations, and interactions. Complete all required documentation including risk assessments, care plans, incident forms, and safeguarding reports.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (required)
• Experience working in a children’s residential setting (required).
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to high-quality care.
• Clear DBS check and Police Clearance (required for those who have lived or worked overseas in the last 10 years).
• Right to work in the UK – please note we do not provide sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship?

Experience:

• Residential Childccare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce (required)

Work Location: In person