Night-time Therapeutic Care Worker

Medical Update Online; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Specialist childcare skills

Supportive leadership

Make a difference

Job summary

Medical Update Online is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to help keep young people safe and supported through the night. You will provide reassurance, monitor wellbeing, and respond to incidents in residential care homes, working within a small team to maintain a calm, stable night environment.

The role requires night shifts (10pm-8am) on a rota basis, a caring, patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and recording accurate information for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in residential care or similar settings with vulnerable children or young people.
• Ability to work 10pm-8am on a rota basis including weekends/public holidays.
• Strong safeguarding commitment and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of young people during the night.
• Carry out welfare and security checks in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance when needed.
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.
• Complete accurate records, reports and handovers.
• Collaborate with the day team for a smooth handover.

Skills

Night shifts experience

Residential care experience

Calm under pressure

Record-keeping

Job description

Medical Update Online is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to help keep young people safe and supported through the night. You will provide reassurance, monitor wellbeing, and respond to incidents in residential care homes, working within a small team to maintain a calm, stable night environment.

The role requires night shifts (10pm-8am) on a rota basis, a caring, patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and recording accurate information for continuity of care.