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Aamanah Care Group Ltd – Learning Disability Children’s Residential Home

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Service: 2-Bed Learning Disability Children’s Home
Position: Night Residential Support Worker
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Bank opportunities available
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Shift Pattern: Night shifts

A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A HIGH-PERFORMING HOME

Aamanah Care Group Ltd is looking for passionate, committed and reliable Night Residential Support Workers to join our established 2-bed Learning Disability children’s home in Loughborough.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is operating at full occupancy, where the young people are making excellent progress, and where staff are supported by a strong and committed management team.

Our focus is simple:

To provide outstanding care, meaningful support and positive outcomes for every young person who lives with us.

We are proud of the culture we have developed within the service. In our most recent internal staff survey, 97.33% of staff stated that they would recommend the home to someone they know as a place to work, while staff also reported excellent levels of support from management.

We are now looking for individuals who want to become part of that culture.

THE ROLE

As a Night Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in ensuring the young people remain safe, comfortable and well-supported throughout the night.

You will work as part of a wider residential care team and will be responsible for maintaining a calm, safe and supportive environment while ensuring that the individual needs of the young people are met.

Although the role is primarily night-based, you will be an important member of the wider care team and will contribute to the continuity of care between day and night staff.

You will be expected to develop positive relationships with the young people, understand their individual communication and support needs, and ensure that their care plans and risk management strategies are followed consistently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguarding & Safety

• Maintain a safe, secure and nurturing environment throughout the night.
• Remain vigilant to the needs, behaviours and presentation of the young people.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns immediately.
• Follow individual risk assessments, behaviour support plans and care plans.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents and changes in presentation.
• Complete appropriate checks and observations in accordance with each young person's care plan.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Supporting Young People

• Provide respectful and person-centred care.
• Understand and respond to individual communication needs.
• Support young people experiencing anxiety, distress or dysregulation.
• Promote independence and dignity.
• Ensure the young people's bedrooms and communal areas remain safe and appropriate.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support where required.
• Ensure young people are treated with respect, kindness and compassion.

Night Duties

• Complete agreed night-time checks and observations.
• Maintain appropriate records throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly to any needs arising during the night.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe and appropriately maintained.
• Complete agreed household duties during quieter periods.
• Prepare relevant information for the incoming day team.
• Ensure all incidents, concerns and significant events are appropriately recorded and communicated.

Recording & Communication

• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Complete daily/nightly logs and other required documentation.
• Record incidents and significant events accurately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues during handovers.
• Report concerns to the Senior, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager or on-call management as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with company policy.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference.

You may already have experience working within:

• Children's residential care
• Learning disability services
• Autism services
• Residential care
• Supported living
• Mental health services
• Education or specialist education
• Health and social care
• Other care or support environments

However, experience is not the only thing we value.

We are particularly interested in people who demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy
• Reliability and commitment
• Patience
• Emotional resilience
• A positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Professionalism
• A willingness to learn
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding children
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A strong work ethic

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
• Be able to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management.
• Follow policies, procedures, care plans and risk assessments.
• Complete accurate written records.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in mandatory training.
• Complete all required safer recruitment checks.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, appropriate references and other safer recruitment checks will be required before employment.

Previous experience within children's residential care or learning disability services would be ideal.

WHY JOIN AAMANAH CARE GROUP?

This isn't simply another support worker position.

You will be joining a growing specialist care organisation with a clear ambition to provide high-quality Learning Disability residential services for children and young people.

A HIGH-PERFORMING SERVICE

The home is currently operating at full occupancy and the young people are making excellent progress.

EXCELLENT STAFF CULTURE

Our most recent internal staff survey found that:

97.33% of staff said they would recommend the home to someone they know as a place to work.

This reflects the positive working environment we are committed to maintaining.

STRONG MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Our staff have reported excellent levels of support from management.

We believe staff should feel listened to, valued and supported in their roles.

COMPETITIVE PAY

We offer competitive rates of pay and recognise the importance of rewarding people who deliver high-quality care.

CLEAR PROGRESSION

We are committed to developing our people.

There is a clear pathway for progression, including opportunities to develop into senior and leadership positions for those who demonstrate the right skills, attitude and commitment.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

You will receive the training and development required to perform your role effectively, with opportunities to expand your knowledge and professional skills.

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

Working within a small 2-bed service means you can genuinely get to know the young people you support and see the impact your work has on their lives.

OUR VALUES

At Aamanah Care Group, we expect every member of staff to demonstrate our core principles through their everyday practice.

CARE

Treat every young person with compassion, dignity and respect.

SAFETY

Safeguarding and the welfare of our young people comes first.

RESPECT

Respect young people, colleagues, families and professionals.

PROGRESS

Support young people to achieve their goals and develop their independence.

TEAMWORK

Work together and support one another.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Take responsibility for your actions and maintain high professional standards.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

We want people to build a career with Aamanah Care Group, not simply take a job.

For the right individuals, progression can include:

Night Residential Support Worker
↓
Senior Support Worker
↓
Deputy Manager
↓
Registered Manager
↓
Senior Management / Operational Leadership

Progression will be based on experience, performance, qualifications, leadership ability and the needs of the organisation.

SAFEGUARDING

Aamanah Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All employees are expected to understand and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures and to actively contribute to creating an environment where children are safe, respected and able to thrive.

Aamanah Care Group operates a robust safer recruitment process and all appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are a caring, dependable and motivated individual looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, high-performing Learning Disability children's home, we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a service where:

The young people are thriving.
The home is at full occupancy.
Staff feel supported.
Management is invested in the team.
And there is a genuine opportunity to progress.

Could this be your next career move?

Apply today and become part of Aamanah Care Group.

Pay: £26,000.00-£33,696.00 per year

Work Location: In person