Waking Night Worker

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From £12.80 per hour | Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 2 Week Rolling Rota

Pattern

Shift

10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change)

Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact to the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to

re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whist we support you to achieve yours!

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud

of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist

residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful

sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into

safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

What you’ll do as a

Waking Night Worker

* Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment

* Supervise and record movements and activities during the night

* Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child

* Work in line with risk assessments

* Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns

An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and

support you to achieve it

You’ll make a great Waking

Night Worker if you are

* Able to remain alert throughout night shifts

* Compassionate, empathetic and reliable

* Resilient and reflective

* Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people

Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and

youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.

Interested in a career change that matters? For more information or an informal conversation, contact Amy George at

AGeorge@swaay.co.uk [AGeorge@swaay.co.uk]

Why work with us?

* Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed

and attachment-informed practice (DDP)

* Regular supervision and reflective practice

* Private Healthcare

* Health Cash Scheme

* Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Death in Service benefit

* Access to Blue Light Discount

* Length of Service Bonus

* Employee Referral Bonus

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in

line with safer recruitment practices.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to

building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.