Waking Night Support Worker - Blackburn

Position – Full Time

Teaching Personnel have an amazing opportunity to work with a residential school based in Lancaster. The school are looking for a driven and passionate waking night support worker.

Candidate will need to have:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy are a must.
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations.
• The ability to build great relationships with the young people within your care.
• A full UK driving licence.
• If you do not have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), the school will pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

• To liaise with senior staff on arrival for duty in order to be made aware of any on- going/outstanding issues i.e. medical, behavioural, building etc.
• To supervise young people during the hours of sleep
• To perform routine cleaning tasks ensuring that the home is always well presented
• To become fully conversant with the home’s philosophy and policies.
• To respect and maintain the confidential nature of the work.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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