Waking Night Support Worker Children's Support Worker Social Care Norfolk Your new company

Our client specialise in delivering care for young people aged 10 - 18 years old. They are passionate about creating and providing positive experiences as well as safe homes, opportunities and development in all aspects of the lives of the young people they care for. They are dedicated to empowering all their residents to be happy.

Your new role

You will be working a 4 on 4 off pattern of waking night shifts in a newly established emergency housing for looked after children. This service will offer housing to one child/young person for up to 28 days and is part of a well established children's care organisation.

This role involves:

Responding to any child care concerns

Making sure that the child or young person has their needs met and that they are safeguarded from harm, abuse, exploitation or neglect

Working as part of the wider team to co-ordinate with social workers, parents/guardians and other professional agencies

Being sure that the building, furniture and equipment are well maintained

The location of this role is easily accessible from the city centre. However, due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience working in social care or with young people

Level 3 NVQ in Children's Social Care or be willing to work towards this qualification

Full driving licence

Resilience

Flexibility

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary

A role that makes a pivotal difference in the lives of children/young people

Company sick pay

Employee engagement recognition rewards/initiatives

Room for overtime (dependent on needs of the service)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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