Waking Nights Support Worker

Role: Waking Night Support Worker Location - Brierley Hill, Dudley Pay: £14.86 per hour - 37.5 hours per week You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Become a Support Worker in Children's Residential Care Are you ready to start with a role that truly makes a difference?

If so, apply today and make this the start of something amazing. We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services. At Inspire, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Waking Nights Support Worker, based within Dudley every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

At Inspire it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking. We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising. Our teams are fully committed to Inspires' goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

Excellent opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our home in Dudley. The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities. The home can accommodate up to 6 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours.

Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton. Our guiding principles are: Integrity, it is the foundation of what we do. A nurturing approach to our young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for our children.Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands-on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none.

Preferred but not Essential Experience in Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)Level 4 Children's and Young People or equivalent (Preferred but not essential)Driver (company provide a car during working hours)Able to work unsociable hours (evenings and nights including weekends)New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring naturePositive, pleasant and approachableEmpowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their livesPerson Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengthsInnovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas Reward and Benefits Competitive salary including enhanced qualified ratesPaid induction programmeDedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded QCF Level 4Face to face therapeutic trainingAccess to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topicFree DBS checkFree parkingFree meals on shift (residential homes only) Refer a friend scheme' reward system - earn £1,000 per referralPension schemeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee recognition schemesCompany vehicle to use when in workCareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend's grantsBeing part of one of the UK's leading specialist therapeutic providers Terms and Conditions apply Safeguarding Statement Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.