About The Role

Children's Waking Night Support Workers are sought to join our team at Swanton Care, providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting young people in their daily life.

We are looking for individuals who share our core values of Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy and can apply these in the work they do.

An understanding of childcare practices is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Qualifications
• Excellent communication skills are required.

• Experience working with children is preferred.

• A valid driver's license is necessary.

• Knowledge of childcare practices is essential.

• The ability to create and implement care plans is crucial.

• Basic IT skills are necessary for documentation and communication purposes.

The Role
• You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
• This will involve facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice.
• Day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping will also be undertaken.
• The role requires you to support young people to manage their personal care and hygiene.
What We Offer
• A refer a friend scheme, where you can earn £400 per successful referral *.

• Above and beyond awards for staff who go the extra mile.

• Long service awards to recognize your contribution to the team.

• An employee benefits app, offering discounts and information about learning and development opportunities.

• A cycle to work scheme to save money and get fit.

• Pension and life cover benefits.

• Funded qualifications to develop your career with Swanton *.

• Career pathways through apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3).

• Swanton Educates, our own training qualification centre.

• Trained mental health first aiders available for support.

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential access to counselling, advice and support.

• Regular events to listen to your feedback about working with us.

• subject to eligibility & criteria.

About The Service

At Swanton Care, we prioritize ensuring that the people we support are at the centre of our services.

Our goal is to make everyone feel empowered, safe and valued within their community.

We have a 6 bed residential home supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Join us in developing our service and making a difference to a young person's life every day.