Night Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Limited; Binley Woods CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding career

Supportive environment

Career development

Training

Internal progression

Enhanced annual leave

Qualification funding

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Young Foundations Limited is seeking a dedicated Night Residential Practitioner to provide overnight supervision and care for young people aged 16 to 25 in a registered children's home. You will safeguard welfare, perform health and safety checks, and maintain accurate records while supporting care plans and risk assessments.

You will work as part of a supportive team, complete night-time duties, and participate in training and meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmental needs of young people.
• Awareness of child protection issues and procedures.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet goals.
• Ability to work in a team and handle emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision and care to young people aged 16–25.
• Safeguard welfare and conduct routine welfare checks at night.
• Maintain records, reports and handovers per policy.
• Support care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals for positive outcomes.
• Complete cleaning and household tasks to keep home safe and welcoming.
• Develop independence and life skills in residents.
• Attend mandatory training, meetings and appraisals.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and DBS requirements.

Skills

Child development awareness

Team player

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Motivation skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Night Residential Practitioner, you will:

• Provide overnight supervision, care and support to children and young people aged 8-18 within an Ofsted-registered children's home.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people at all times.
• Conduct regular welfare, health and safety, and security checks throughout the night.
• Respond appropriately to children's emotional, behavioural and practical support needs during waking night shifts.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Complete cleaning and household tasks to ensure the home remains clean, safe and welcoming.
• Support young people with developing independence, routines and life skills.
• Occasionally support and supervise children and young people outside of the home during overnight periods, where required by their care plans or service needs.
• Attend mandatory training, team meetings, supervisions and appraisals, including daytime attendance where required.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, medication and company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Home Manager or Deputy Manager.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, resilient and child-focused individual.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this) is desirable.

Please note: This role involves waking night duties, household cleaning responsibilities and occasional attendance at training and meetings during daytime hours. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

About Binley Woods:

Binley Woods is a spacious detached house located in a peaceful village, the home offers five bedrooms, which are decorated and furnished to suit individual needs, with communal areas and extensive lawned gardens.

We support young people from ages 16 to 25, we mainly support individuals with mental health issues. our aim is to provide a level of care for each young adult to assist them in living their lives to their full potential.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

Binley Woods is a small, nurturing, community based home offering 24 hour care to young adults whose complex needs mean they need more clinical support than one would normally expect to find in mainstream post-18 residential services.

Our location, in a community setting, is in keeping with our aspiration that, wherever possible, the young adults living at Binley Woods do so as a temporary stepping stone on a pathway to independent living.