Waking Night Worker

We are recruiting for Waking Night Workers 

We are looking for a caring and professional staff to join our incredible staff team who preferably has experience of working within Drug and Alcohol services or similar fields such as Offender Services, Mental Health or Homeless Charities.   

Kenward Trust at Yalding provides primary stage residential treatment to  residents who are experiencing difficulties as a consequence of drug and alcohol misuse. We pride ourselves that we work with a trauma informed, person centred approach with the 12 Step Programme, SMART and Recovery Model. These interventions are led by a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist.  

 We wish to recruit individuals who can effectively participate in the delivery of those high-quality evidence based therapeutic interventions. They should have a passion to make a positive impact and empower our residents to transform their lives.  

 A Night worker is responsible for:  

  • Ensuring the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents at all times 

  • Ensuring the individual daily night requirements and treatment needs of residents are met.  

  • Monitoring and administering medication. 

  • Organising and facilitating the evening running of the therapeutic community  

  • Supporting the Keyworker & Therapeutic teams. 

  • Ensuring  risk is monitored and minimised. 

  • Organising and facilitating the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities. 

Competitive starting salary 

These posts are permanent  

Based on a 8 week rolling rota of 4 shifts on/ 4 shifts off 

Shifts start at 8pm to 8am 

WE ALSO HAVE VACANCIES FOR FLEXI ROLES TO  

WORK DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS 

This is a demanding but rewarding role and candidates need to be able to work well under pressure, be able to think quickly and use their own initiative. We require strong team players who can build positive relationships and embrace diversity 

Closing date for applications: 31st December 2024

To apply: Please download the full job description and our application form, and submit the completed application form to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and be required to provide supporting references.