Children's Support Worker - Waking Nights

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language, and hugs are the currency
• Be a positive role model, guiding them through the ups and downs of childhood with patience, kindness, compassion, and an endless supply of giggles
• Respect our children’s privacy and fight for their rights
• Contribute to children’s care plans and risk assessments, their reviews, implementation and evaluation
• Ensure high-quality records are maintained for all children with regular supervision and advice from shift leaders
• Form effective relationships with children, their families, and external agencies

• Experience of working with children with behaviours that challenge people
• Great organisational skills, being creative and able to think outside the box
• Effective communication skills, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to learn
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to children
• Resilience when faced with difficult challenges
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexibly and creatively to overcome challenges
• Calm under pressure with the ability to think clearly and follow set procedures
• Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a rota including sleep ins
• Must be over 25 years old
• Must be a driver and have a clean Driving License with no fault claims

Relevant qualifications within the childcare industry are welcome, but not essential

• DBS check
• career development
• funded Care Certificate
• employee assistance program
• referral bonus
• pension scheme
• social events