Waking Night Support Worker

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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? In this role you will help young people aged 7‑18 through daily challenges and support their emotional and educational wellbeing.

• Develop positive relationships with young people, their families and external agencies.
• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments, and support their implementation and reviews.
• Support young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure that good quality records are maintained as required.

• Previous experience in a children’s residential setting or similar role is welcomed.
• Ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• Ability to work independently, manage risk and use initiative.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations.
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce is an advantage but not essential.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends – shifts run 22:30 pm to 08:00 am with a 4 nights on/4 nights off rotation.

• Healthcare cash scheme – receive cash back for medical appointments (dentistry, optical, wellbeing).
• £50 per shift and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• 210 hours annual leave per year and a company pension scheme.
• Long‑service awards up to £500.
• OFSTED bonus payment up to £200.
• Madiba will enrol and fully fund towards a Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce qualification.
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career.
• Refer a friend scheme: £150 on offer and an additional £350 after passing probation.
• Monthly recognition awards.
• Free parking and casual dress code.
• Food available on shift and access to a discretionary food bank.
• Company events.

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

We cannot currently support applications that require sponsorship visas.

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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services