Waking Night Support Worker

We are looking for confident experienced people to join our small team of Residential Care staff . we want staff who understand the needs of young people in care and can be approachable and caring but who can also instil routines and boundaries.

You will be working either alone or with another waking night staff member and a sleep-in staff, to take charge of the home during the hours of 21.30pm to 09.00am the following day, your role will be to record in the homes night logs all movements of young people, during the night, to undertake observations and ensure the young people are safe during the night. Complete necessary cleaning duties.

It is essential that you have experience of recording and logging any incident that occurs during the night, this includes Young people who may be Missing from Care, medical events and behavioural issues, we want staff who are caring but strong in their approach and who will work in tandem with and support the other staff members on duty.

You are to ensure that you and/or your colleagues follow the policy's and procedures of the home should any of the young people need to be reported as either Missing or Absent from the home. you will ensure to your best ability that any Missing or absent young people are returned safely to the home and all the appropriate recording and liaising with other professionals is undertaken. You will work holistically, encouraging our young people, to present with positive positive behaviours and to ensure that they have an undisturbed night and are ready for education the next day. you will work with the other staff members to ensure that young people are up and ready for education on time and are dressed appropriately. This job description is not exhaustive. A job description is available.

You will be expected to undertake a diploma level 4 in CYP health & social care, if you do not hold the qualification already, plus be willing to complete all other training as required. All applicants will be required to take an Enhanced DBS check it would be preferable if applicants are already registered on the DBS on-line system. (please state in your response if you have registered on-line with your DBS).

All applicants will be expected to attend all staff meetings, where possible.

Daytime shifts will be available at varying times, depending on the needs of the rota.

All mandatory training will be provided

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool L37 3HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person