Waking Nights Children's Residential Care and Support Worker (part time 1 night p/w, plus 2 p/m)
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell RG42 1NE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | People/25/314099 |
Summary
At Larchwood we provide short break overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs.
About you...
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our team as a Waking Night Children's Residential Care and Support Worker. You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people.
This is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month. The hours are 21:00 to 09:00. There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.
About the team...
Working at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.
The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.
Our team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.
Key responsibilities...
To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.
To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.
To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.
To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.
nterview date
Interviews will be held on 27th June 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
About you...
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our team as a Waking Night Children's Residential Care and Support Worker. You will be enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people.
This is a waking night role: one night per week plus 2 additional nights per month. The hours are 21:00 to 09:00. There will be an opportunity to pick up extra shifts, covering annual leave and sickness.
About the team...
Working at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other.
The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children/young people’s views, wishes, and feelings.
Our team offer high levels of support through monthly supervisions and fortnightly team meetings.
Key responsibilities...
To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions.
To meet the night time needs of the children and young people, including but not limited to manual handling and medical requirements consistent with training received.
To ensure the safety and welfare of the children/young people are maintained throughout the night. Ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded from abuse.
To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs.
nterview date
Interviews will be held on 27th June 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
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