Overnight Residential Support Worker – Calm, Safe Nights

RESICARE ALLIANCE; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RESICARE ALLIANCE is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to provide overnight care and safeguarding for children and young people in our residential home. You will be the constant, reassuring presence through the night and support bedtime and morning routines where required.

The role involves welfare checks, safeguarding duties, lone-working decisions, and detailed night reporting. We invest in staff development, with mandatory training and potential progression toward Level 3

Qualifications

• Must be able to stay awake and alert during night shifts.
• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families, social workers and education staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care and safeguarding for children and young people.
• Carry out welfare checks and maintain a calm, safe night-time environment.
• Record detailed night reports and handovers to day staff.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents, and medical or emotional crises.
• Engage in supervision, training, and team meetings as required.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Overnight care

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

RESICARE ALLIANCE is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to provide overnight care and safeguarding for children and young people in our residential home. You will be the constant, reassuring presence through the night and support bedtime and morning routines where required.

The role involves welfare checks, safeguarding duties, lone-working decisions, and detailed night reporting. We invest in staff development, with mandatory training and potential progression toward Level 3