Overnight Residential Care Specialist for Children

Resicare Alliance LTD; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Children's Care is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to provide overnight care and safeguarding for children in a residential home. You will be the calm, reassuring presence during the night, ensuring children feel safe and supported until morning.

Development opportunities include mandatory training and progression toward a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with ongoing professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm and professional while working nights.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality in practice.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Night care & supervision: stay awake, monitor welfare checks and assist children.
• Safeguarding: monitor vulnerable children and respond to incidents.
• Professional practice: uphold boundaries and accountability.
• Recording & accountability: complete night reports and handovers.
• Team & partnership: work with colleagues, families and professionals.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Resicare Alliance Children's Care is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to provide overnight care and safeguarding for children in a residential home. You will be the calm, reassuring presence during the night, ensuring children feel safe and supported until morning.

Development opportunities include mandatory training and progression toward a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with ongoing professional development and supervision.