Waking Night Support Worker children’s residential home

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our children’s residential home. The successful candidate will provide overnight care and support to children, ensuring their safety, well\-being, and development throughout the night. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in young lives by offering stability, reassurance, and tailored support during the night hours. The position requires a caring attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to care plans and organisational policies.

Duties

• Monitor and supervise children during the night to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Respond promptly and appropriately to any behavioural or medical needs that arise overnight.


• Follow individualised care plans to meet each child's specific needs and routines.


• Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting or changing if required.


• Maintain accurate records of overnight activities, incidents, and any concerns in line with organisational procedures.


• Support children with emotional reassurance and stability during the night hours.


• Liaise effectively with colleagues and emergency services if necessary.


• Ensure the environment remains safe, clean, and conducive to restful sleep for all children.


• Uphold safeguarding policies at all times, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Experience

• Experience working with children in a childcare or support setting is highly desirable.


• Previous experience in a residential or care environment will be advantageous.


• Knowledge of child development and behaviour management techniques.


• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining vigilance.


• Driving experience is preferred but not essential; however, a valid driving licence may be beneficial for organisational duties.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively document incidents and liaise with team members.


• Familiarity with IT systems used for record keeping and reporting purposes is desirable but not mandatory.

This role offers an enriching opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children’s growth in a safe, caring environment during night hours. Applicants should demonstrate empathy, patience, organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding young people’s welfare at all times.

Pay: £27,000\.00\-£36,123\.60 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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