Nighttime Residential Youth Support Worker (Trauma-Informed)

Keyline Care; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Full induction programme

Therapeutic training (PACE, DDP)

Funded qualifications (Level 3 Diploma

Professional development

Monthly recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

High-quality training and reflective/​

Job summary

Keyline Care is hiring a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker in Ollerton. The role runs on a 2-week rolling rota, with 4 shifts one week and 3 the next, from 10pm to 8am. The position is full-time (40 hours) with bank/part-time opportunities.

Salary ranges from £30,500 to £32,500 per year, with a full induction and ongoing therapeutic training. You will support children through nights, use trauma-informed approaches (PACE/DDP), document records, and work as part of a reflective

Qualifications

• Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide a calm, reassuring presence during the night and respond to the emotional and physical needs of children.
• Monitor and support children who may struggle with sleep, anxiety or nightmares.
• Encourage and model positive bedtime and night routines.
• Respond promptly to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies, following policies and procedures.
• Administer first aid and medication where required, following training and guidelines.
• Provide high-quality, consistent care for the young person in line with their placement and care plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships through DDP-informed practice.
• Accurately complete nightly records, key work sessions, and incident reports accurately and promptly.
• Support the young person’s education, health and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively as part of the staff team, contributing to handovers, reflective practice, and team meetings.
• Support domestic tasks to maintain a safe, homely environment (e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping).
• We recognise that this role takes a lot, both emotionally and practically, which is why we invest in our team. You will be part of a team where care is not just provided, but lived, where every decision is centred around the wellbeing and potential of the young person.

Job description

Keyline Care is hiring a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker in Ollerton. The role runs on a 2-week rolling rota, with 4 shifts one week and 3 the next, from 10pm to 8am. The position is full-time (40 hours) with bank/part-time opportunities.

Salary ranges from £30,500 to £32,500 per year, with a full induction and ongoing therapeutic training. You will support children through nights, use trauma-informed approaches (PACE/DDP), document records, and work as part of a reflective