Waking Night Support Worker

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you can really make a difference? Join the Madiba team as a Waking Night - Support Worker. Madiba is an established provider of complex care in Yorkshire and we strive to change the way children are looked after.

What will I be doing as a Waking Night - Support Worker?

Madiba is a community of caring people dedicated to supporting and caring for young individuals aged between 7-18 years old. Our team helps young people through their challenges and provides the tools and guidance they need every day.

• Developing positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agencies
• Contributing to the young person’s care plans and any risk assessments, supporting with implementation and reviews
• Supporting young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional wellbeing
• Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required

Previous experience is not a requirement for this role as we provide 3 weeks classroom training followed by 1 week of shadow shifts to ensure that you feel confident and well equipped to start your new role.

• We welcome applications from people who have previous experience in a childrens residential setting or similar role
• People who have the ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmly
• The ability to work independently, manage risk and use their initiative
• A full UK driving licence
• You must also be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations
• Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples workforce would be great although this is not essential
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends – our shifts are 22:30 to 08:00 with 4 nights on 4 nights off rotation

• Healthcare cash scheme to receive cash back for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing
• £50 per sleep in and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
• 210 hours annual leave per year and company pension scheme
• Long service awards up to £500
• OFSTED bonus payment up to £200
• Madiba will enroll and fully fund towards a level 4 diploma in Children & Young Peoples workforce qualification
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and the opportunity to grow and progress your career
• Refer a friend scheme paid at £150 and another £350 after passing probation
• Monthly recognition awards
• Free parking and casual dress code
• Food available whilst on shift and access to our discretionary food bank
• Company events
• We cannot currently support applications that require sponsorship visas

All successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.