Senior Night Support Worker

The role is about supporting your Night Team Manager (and deputising in their absence) in working with a team of Support Workers to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. The role will provide appropriate physical and emotional support to young people through the work of the support team within residential environments and with off-site activities.

Key duties:

• Work directly and flexibly with all young people including covering absenteeism supporting on and off-site activities.
• Ensure that all young people receive a high standard of care and live in a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Ensure that each young person is treated as an individual, for instance bedrooms being personalised
• Ensure that the health needs of the young people are met at all times
• Take responsibility for the shift including making decisions regarding staffing levels and allocation in the absence of the Night Team Manager.
• Complete regular supervisions and support the process of formal performance review.
• Ensure Keyworker responsibilities are carried out
• Take team meetings once a month
• Keep records accurate and up-to-date in order to ensure information on the young person supports and informs reviews and development plans for the individual including documentation relating to learning, behaviour and well-being outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma or equivalent for Children or Adults

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working within age range
• Relevant knowledge and experience of special needs environment(s).
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and/or DOLs procedures
• Experience of a range of approaches to managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours.
• Experience working within support/care roles
• Due to our rural location access to transport and a drivers licence is essential
• Basic First Aid