Children Support Worker- Waking Nights

BRB Recruit; Sefton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

BRB Recruit is seeking a caring and reliable Waking Night Support Worker for a residential children's home in Southport. You will support children and young people during the night, ensuring their wellbeing and safety, while maintaining a calm environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, able to manage challenging situations, and committed to learning and growing within children's residential care. Regular night shifts and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children and young people is preferred.
• Caring, reliable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their individual needs.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support.
• Carry out regular checks and maintain the safety of the home.
• Complete daily records, reports and handovers.
• Work with the wider staff team to provide consistent care.

Skills

Caring

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Communication

Job description

Children's Support Worker - Waking Nights

Location: Southport

Pay: From £12.75 per hour

Hours: Waking Nights

We are currently recruiting for a Children's Support Worker to join a residential children's home in Southport.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in a safe, caring and stable home environment. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting the young people throughout the night, ensuring their wellbeing and safety while maintaining a calm and welcoming environment.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting children and young people with their individual needs
• Providing reassurance and emotional support when required
• Carrying out regular checks and maintaining the safety of the home
• Responding appropriately to any incidents or concerns during the night
• Completing daily records, reports and handovers
• Working closely with the wider staff team to provide consistent care

We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and able to remain calm in challenging situations. Previous experience working with children and young people is preferred, although the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about making a positive difference and wants to build a rewarding career within children's residential care.

What we offer:

• Pay from £12.75 per hour
• Regular waking night shifts
• Ongoing training and support
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within children's residential care
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference