Waking NIght Support Worker

Waking Night Support Worker - Mental Health Home

Coalville, Leicestershire | Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive on making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new Mental Health Residential Home in Coalville, Leicestershire, on a full-time, permanent basis.

We're partnering with a leading organisation that is on an innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of essential children's homes for some of the most vulnerable young people in the area. This is a chance to be part of a pioneering service dedicated to therapeutic care and recovery.

The Opportunity

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be an integral part of the team providing overnight support and a nurturing environment for children and young people with complex mental health needs. This role offers the chance to support individuals as they transition from Tier 4 CAMHS units, no longer requiring inpatient services but still benefiting from a therapeutic setting before returning home.

Hours: Typically 10:00 PM – 8:15 AM (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off)

Location: While your primary base will be the new Mental Health Residential Home in Coalville , flexibility is key. You may be required to travel to and support other residential services throughout Leicestershire until the new home is fully operational, and as needed throughout your employment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Building trust and developing nurturing relationships that promote independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities of the young people.

• Collaborating effectively with parents/carers and other professionals to ensure holistic support.

• Contributing to the day-to-day upkeep of the home, including light domestic duties.

• Accurately documenting information and ensuring all records are up to date.

• Adhering strictly to safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Promoting, monitoring, and maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this vital role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

• You must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR be committed to achieving this qualification within a specified timeframe.

• Proven relevant experience working with children and young people in a children's home setting.

• The flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Rewards

Our client recognises the dedication of their staff and offers a comprehensive pay and reward framework, designed to be fair, attractive, and progressive. This includes:

• Competitive salary with a transparent pay structure and clear routes for progression.

• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.

• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave through a 'HolidayPlus' scheme.

• A range of family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

• Service-related sick pay from day one.

• Access to a Group Personal Pension with matched employer contributions (4% or 6%).

• Death in service cover (4x annual earnings).

• Cycle2work scheme.

• Interest-free season ticket loans.

• Exclusive discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, and more.

• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan.

• Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support.

• Extensive learning and development opportunities.