Night Support Worker – Transforming Lives in Children's Home

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free or subsidised meals on shift

Ongoing training and development

Regular supervision and support

Career progression within residential

Job summary

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker for a Children's Residential Home in the UK. You will provide overnight care to children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring they are safe, settled and supported throughout the night.

You will work as part of an experienced team, building positive relationships, following individual care plans and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure and caring overnight environment.
• Support children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Completing regular welfare checks and responding appropriately to any incidents.
• Maintaining accurate records, handovers and daily documentation.
• Administering medication where trained and authorised.
• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming and homely environment.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of every child remains the highest priority at all times.
• Working in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the home's policies and procedures.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Team player

Flexible

Reliable

IT literacy

Written comms

Verbal comms

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker for a Children's Residential Home in the UK. You will provide overnight care to children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring they are safe, settled and supported throughout the night.

You will work as part of an experienced team, building positive relationships, following individual care plans and safeguarding policies.