Night-time Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights)

TeacherActive Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme £100

Flexible pre-booked night shifts

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker for pre-booked waking night shifts in the DE4 area, from 10pm to 7am. You will support children and young people with various needs, ensuring safety, wellbeing and emotional security through the night and while following care plans.

The role requires a compassionate, reliable and resilient professional with safeguarding knowledge who can adapt to weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a children's residential care setting.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs, challenging behaviours or complex trauma.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe environment.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable young people.
• Flexibility to work waking night shifts between 10pm and 7am, including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-booked waking night shifts on a flexible, ad hoc basis.
• Support children and young people with a variety of needs, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and emotional security throughout the night while following individual care plans, maintaining accurate records and responding appropriately to any challenges.

Skills

Residential care experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible night shifts

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker for pre-booked waking night shifts in the DE4 area, from 10pm to 7am. You will support children and young people with various needs, ensuring safety, wellbeing and emotional security through the night and while following care plans.

The role requires a compassionate, reliable and resilient professional with safeguarding knowledge who can adapt to weekdays and weekends.