Nighttime Children's Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Meaningful work with children and care

Job summary

Paragon Social Care in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care in a specialist children’s home. You will support safety, wellbeing and emotional needs throughout your shift, following care plans and safeguarding standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and help create a nurturing environment that enables young people to thrive. A flexible rota and weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (children’s residential care desirable)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries
• Good written record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive, flexible and child-centred approach
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

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

Skills

Children’s Residential Care

Residential Childcare

Children’s Support Work

Youth Work

Social Care

Care Assistant roles involvingChildren

Behaviour Support

SEN or SEMH settings

Foster Care or Supported Accommodation

Job description

Paragon Social Care in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care in a specialist children’s home. You will support safety, wellbeing and emotional needs throughout your shift, following care plans and safeguarding standards.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and help create a nurturing environment that enables young people to thrive. A flexible rota and weekend work are expected.