Description Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights) Salary: £23,151.50 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Contract/Hours: Permanent/ Full-time - 37 hours a week Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key our children/young people stay safe, healthy and are guided to reach their full potential. In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation. We will enrol you in the qualifications which you need to move towards a Registered Manager role. Once you have gained the relevant experience and qualifications you will be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us. About the service Sycamore House is a residential care home providing accommodation and supporting Children and Young People between the ages of 5-18years of both physical and learning disabilities. We provide a homely welcoming and fun environment in which young people feel safe and free to gain a sense of their own self. Your skills, passions and interests could help us to continue achieving this. Whether it's being a whizz on the PlayStation, creating origami animals or exploring nature you can inspire our children. How you'll help to create brighter futures In the role of waking nights Residential Support Worker involves providing care and support to our young people during the night. This position is crucial in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children, as well as promoting their independence and personal development. As a waking nights Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for monitoring the children throughout the night, assisting with any needs that may arise, and providing a comforting presence. Your role may include helping with personal care routines, administering medication, and ensuring that the environment is safe and conducive to rest. You will also engage with the children through activities and support their emotional needs, fostering a positive atmosphere. This role requires patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with disabilities. You will work closely with a team of professionals to follow individualised care plans and contribute to the overall development of each child. Don’t worry if you have never worked in a similar role before, it is your personality and personal values that matter. If you are passionate about creating brighter futures, this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally you will: Understand how to engage with young people Have a positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. Let's talk about you Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. Contact: Shannon Neander on 01923 361518 or email us at recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11159 Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services