Night-Shift Children's Residential Care Worker

Paragon Social Care; Crook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Making a lasting difference in lives

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker to join our childcare team in Crook, County Durham. You will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, maintaining a safe and nurturing home environment during night shifts.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, following care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding care and positive outcomes for each young person.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries
• Good written record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Child-centred approach

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Promote a safe, caring and nurturing residential environment
• Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments
• Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and positive role modelling
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistent boundaries and relationship-based care
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports and handovers
• Ensure the home remains safe and secure, including security and fire safety checks
• Complete light household duties to maintain a clean, welcoming home environment
• Support morning routines where required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external professionals
• Deliver care in accordance with Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding guidance and organisational policies

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker to join our childcare team in Crook, County Durham. You will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, maintaining a safe and nurturing home environment during night shifts.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, following care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding care and positive outcomes for each young person.