Cherry Trees Charity
Waking Night Support Worker
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Waking Night Support Worker
Earn £150 to £160 a night as a Waking Night Support Worker at Goldcrest Lodge, keeping children safe and settled until morning.
Working arrangements
Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire
Salary / Pay: £150 to £160 per night, equivalent to approximately £15,600 to £16,640 per year pro rata based on 24 hours (2 nights per week), or £23,400 to £24,960 per year based on 36 hours (3 nights per week)
Shift Pattern: 7:00pm to 7:00am, part-time (24 or 36 hours), including some weekend work
About Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence.
What you'll be doing
Direct care
- Carry out welfare checks throughout the night, at least every 15 minutes where required
- Comfort and settle children who wake during the night
- Follow care plans and medical guidance for each child
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Household duties
- Complete laundry and light food preparation as needed
- Clean and maintain communal areas including toilets and floors
Records and handovers
- Complete daily reports and record incidents or medication given
- Hand over clearly to the day team each morning
What we're looking for
- Caring, patient and reliable with strong communication skills
- Able to stay calm under pressure during night shifts
- Comfortable working independently overnight
- Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing
- Experience in residential childcare desirable but not essential
- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Company pension
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
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All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Ready to keep the night shift running smoothly at Goldcrest Lodge? Apply today and help children wake up safe and settled every morning.
You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Waking Night Carer, Night Support Worker, Night Care Assistant, Overnight Support Worker, Residential Night Worker, Waking Night Care Assistant.
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