Waking Night- Children RSW

Job Title: Waking Night Residential Children & Young People’s Worker
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK
Salary: £26,142 with Night Shift Premium allowance (DOE) starting at £32,847

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Waking Night Residential Children & Young People’s Worker to join a leading specialist provider at their new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home in Hinckley. This full-time, permanent role offers a rewarding environment where you can support children and young people aged 8-18, helping them develop confidence, independence, and social skills. The Waking Night Children & Young People’s Worker in Hinckley will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing environment during overnight hours, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote independence and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals to support service users
• Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking and cleaning tasks
• Accurately document information and maintain up-to-date records
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment at all times
• Promote a safe, supportive environment during night shifts

Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (public transport may be limited during working hours)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve within the required timeframe
• Relevant experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to attend mandatory training and ongoing supervision during daytime hours when required

The Waking Night Children & Young People’s Worker in Hinckley will be based at the new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home, supporting children and young people through short-term placements. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital service, helping vulnerable children and young people thrive. Flexibility to travel within Leicestershire to other residential homes may be required.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.