Night Support Worker

Overview and Responsibilities *Having experience of working in the care industry is essential for this role* Children's Night Support Worker – Aurora Meldreth Manor Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border Salary: £12.87 ph to £14.03 ph (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 WELCOME BONUS* Having experience of working in the care industry is essential for this role Hours: part-time (either 33hour contract or 22hour contract), shifts = 8:45pm to 8:15am – Ave 40hrs per week. We are currently looking for an experienced Night Support Workers in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor Children’s Home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people who have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties resulting in complex learning needs. The Role: At night; your role will be to provide the highest level of care for our children and young adults; from assisting them in getting ready for bed (including washing/changing), encouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible and of course regularly checking all of those in your care at regular intervals through the night and dealing with any incidences that occur. Providing exceptional high levels of care for our children and young adults Assisting with getting them ready for bed which will include washing and changing Encourage a healthy sleeping pattern where possible Checking on the children and young adults at regular intervals throughout the night and dealing with any difficulties Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive, calm and happy Please note that the role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines. This is a waking night position; so in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in so