Residential Support Worker

SCR; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Funded Level 3 qualification

Ongoing training

Make a real difference

Supportive team environment

Job summary

SCR is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people aged 8–18 in a specialist residential setting in the United Kingdom. You will build trust, support emotional wellbeing and maintain routines during night shifts.

The role requires a 21+ age, 6 months' experience, a clean driving licence, DBS Update Service, and willingness to study Level 3 Diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a children's residential setting.
• Full UK driving licence with no penalty points.
• Current DBS registered with the Update Service.
• Willing to complete Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Flexible to cover rota including long days, weekends and sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, personal growth and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and provide consistent support.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Ensure safety, welfare and wellbeing of young people during the night.
• Carry out welfare checks around the home.
• Provide clear handovers to day team.
• Maintain accurate records of observations and incidents.
• Support bedtime routines, creating a calm environment.
• Follow care and health plans, including enuresis where required.
• Complete household cleaning duties while young people are asleep.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Reliable

Team player

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist children's residential service supporting young people aged 8–18 years. The home works closely with a specialist education setting, ensuring children receive consistent care, support and education in a safe, nurturing environment.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for compassionate, resilient individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Waking Night Support Worker Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, personal growth and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and provide consistent support.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of young people throughout the night.
• Carry out regular welfare checks around the home.
• Provide clear and detailed handovers to the day team.
• Maintain accurate records of observations and incidents.
• Support bedtime routines, creating a calm and reassuring environment.
• Follow individual care and health plans, including supporting young people with specific needs such as enuresis where required.
• Complete household cleaning duties while young people are asleep to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Shift Patterns

• Waking Nights: 9:30pm – 9:30am
• Flexibility to work long days, weekends and sleep-ins (where required).

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Have a minimum of 6 months' experience working within a children's residential setting.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no penalty points (essential due to the rural location).
• Have a current DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Be willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce if not already qualified.
• Be flexible to work a rota including long days, weekends and sleep-in shifts where required.
• Be resilient, reliable and committed to providing outstanding care.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly rates with pay progression.
• Funded Level 3 qualification (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and career development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.