Waking Night Worker

Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting young people? We?re looking for a Waking Night Worker to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive!

You will play a crucial role in supporting the children?s needs overnight, ensuring their safety, well-being, and security in line with our policies and procedures. You will also assist in providing general care and support, while maintaining a secure and supportive environment.

What you?ll be doing:

• Stay awake during night shifts, providing constant supervision of the home.
• Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills
• Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support
• Regularly check the security of the building and alert senior staff if any security issues arise.
• Ensure all children are accounted for and report any missing children to senior staff.
• Assist with bedtime routines, helping children settle in for the night.
• Help the children wake up and get ready in the morning.
• Ensure every child feels valued and heard

What we?re looking for:

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Experience working with children and young people with complex and mental health needs
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude
• A passion for making a difference in young lives

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly staff team

• Ongoing development and training including the opportunity to gain a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (plus 1000 bonus if completed within 12 months!)

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and you?ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we?re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Austen Cottage Children?s Home overall aim is to provide a safe environment that supports children presenting with SEMH difficulties to achieve positive outcomes. Our specialist model is designed to provide a unique, integrated approach to care, education, health and mental health supported within a nurturing residential setting. This allows us to help children build resilience, promote social inclusion, support engagement in the community and educational and vocational activities, promote independence and support children in rehabilitation and recovery amongst other outcomes.

Austen Cottage is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.