Senior Residential Support Worker (Nights)

Overview
The Night Support Worker provides essential overnight care and supervision to children and young people in our specialist children’s home. You will ensure their safety, well\-being, and comfort during the night, responding to their needs and supporting a calm, secure environment. You will work in line with individual care plans, safeguarding policies, and regulatory standards to promote positive outcomes and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive overnight care and supervision, responding promptly to children’s needs.


• Support children’s emotional well\-being and promote restful sleep routines.


• Implement individual care and behaviour plans during night hours.


• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns immediately.


• Maintain accurate records of night\-time care, incidents, and observations.


• Collaborate with day staff to ensure continuity of care and share relevant information.


• Ensure the home environment is secure, safe, and meets health and safety standards.


• Participate in training and development to maintain professional competence.


• Work flexibly to cover night shifts including weekends and sleep\-ins as required.

Essential:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.


• Experience working with children and young people in care, education, or social care settings.


• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Experience in residential children’s homes or similar environments.


• First Aid qualification desirable.


• Driving licence.

• Empathy, patience, and genuine passion for working with children.


• Resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviours positively.


• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing needs and situations.


• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.


• Commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and children’s rights.


• Positive, proactive attitude focused on children’s welfare and development.

• Understanding of child development, trauma\-informed care, and attachment theory.


• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and de\-escalation techniques.


• Awareness of safeguarding legislation and risk assessment.


• Effective communication skills tailored to children’s needs.

• Ability to work a flexible shift patterns (nights, weekends).


• 4\-on\-4\-off rota pattern.


• Availability for the 24/7 on\-call management support rota.


• Enhanced DBS clearance (child workforce).


• Physical ability to respond to challenging situations and support children’s activities.

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking

• Working with children: 2 years (required)

• Level 3 Children's Residential Diploma (required)

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