Residential - Waking nights

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Matlock
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for flexible waking night shifts supporting children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting young people with a variety of additional need?

Are you compassionate, reliable and confident in providing a safe and nurturing environment throughout the night?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children's residential home in the DE4 area, providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where every young person feels valued, respected and empowered. The setting focuses on developing independence, choice-making and daily living skills, alongside providing personalised opportunities for meaningful recreational experiences within the home and wider community.

We are looking for an experienced Residential Support Worker to undertake pre-booked waking night shifts on a flexible, ad hoc basis, with shifts available Monday to Sunday from 10pm to 7am. The successful Residential Support Worker will support children and young people with a variety of needs, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and emotional security throughout the night while following individual care plans, maintaining accurate records and responding appropriately to any challenges.

The successful Residential Support Worker will have:

Previous experience working in a children's residential care setting

Experience supporting young people with additional needs, challenging behaviours or complex trauma

A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe environment

A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable young people

Flexibility to work waking night shifts between 10pm and 7am, including weekdays and weekends

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Flexible, pre-booked waking night shifts to suit your availability

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker interested in flexible waking night opportunities, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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