Job Details
Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker – Autism & Complex Needs | Short Breaks Service
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire, UK
Salary: Starting £26,142 plus Night Shift Premium (1/3 additional hourly rate)
Job Description: Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment, particularly during night hours? We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join an innovative Short Breaks Service at a beautiful new residential home in Rothley, Leicestershire. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people (ages 0-18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs, and challenging behaviors, helping them develop independence, build friendships, and enjoy enriching experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Build Trust: Develop caring, nurturing relationships that promote the independence, wellbeing, and strengths of our young service users.
- Collaborate: Work closely with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals to support individual care plans.
- Maintain the Home: Assist with general upkeep, cleaning, and setting up a safe, welcoming environment.
- Record Keeping: Accurately document all relevant information and ensure records are consistently updated.
- Safety & Safeguarding: Strictly follow safeguarding policies to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within a specified timeframe).
- Experience: Prior experience working with children and young people in residential or care settings.
- Mobility: Valid UK driving license and own vehicle for travel between locations.
- Flexibility: Ability to work a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Training Commitment: Willingness to attend occasional daytime mandatory training, supervision, and consultations with prior notice.
If you are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment and enjoy working overnight shifts that make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Vetro Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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