Waking Night Support Worker

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you can really make a difference? Why not join the team and begin your career as a Waking Night
-Support Worker at Madiba.

Madiba is an established provider of complex care in Yorkshire and we truly mean business when it comes to changing lives and striving to change the way children are looked after.

• Develop positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agencies
• Contribute to the young person's care plans and risk assessments, supporting implementation and reviews
• Support young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional well‑being
• Ensure that good quality records are maintained as required

Previous experience is not a requirement for this role as we provide three weeks of classroom training followed by one week of shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident and well equipped to start your new role!

• Previous experience in a childrens residential setting or similar role is welcomed
• Ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmly
• The ability to work independently, manage risk and use initiative
• A full UK driving licence
• Must be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations
• Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Childrens & Young Peoples workforce is great but not essential
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends – shifts are 22:30 pm to 08:00 am with a 4 nights on/4 nights off rotation

• Healthcare cash scheme – receive cashback for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing
• £50 per sleep in and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
• 210 hours annual leave per year and company pension scheme
• Long‑service awards up to £500
• OFSTED bonus payment up to £200
• Madiba will enroll and fully fund a Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young Peoples workforce qualification
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and the opportunity to grow and progress your career
• Refer a friend scheme paid at £150 and another £350 after passing probation
• Monthly recognition awards
• Free parking and casual dress code
• Food available whilst on shift and access to our discretionary food bank
• Company events

* We cannot currently support applications that require sponsorship visas.

All successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.