Support Worker - Nights

Brook Street; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support services provider in Bournemouth seeks Female Waking Night Support Workers to provide emotional and practical support to families overnight. Candidates should have experience in social care and possess a calm, empathetic approach. The role offers a competitive hourly pay of £13.50 with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £13.50 per hour

Supportive working environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, family support, or residential settings.
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to overnight care.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional and practical support to families.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to help families.

Skills

Experience in social care

Strong communication skills

Calm and empathetic approach

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Ability to work independently

Job description

Female Waking Night Support Worker - Bournemouth Location: Bournemouth Hours: Waking Nights (Full-time / Part-time available) Pay: £13.50 per hour Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking compassionate and reliable waking night support worker's to join our residential team in Bournemouth. This role involves providing overnight emotional and practical support to families facing complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional and practical support to families during night hours
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered
• Use trauma-informed approaches to help families understand and meet their children's needs
• Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours
• Facilitate open and honest discussions that promote transparency and confidence
• Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using tools such as the 'traffic light system'
• Collaborate with professionals and wider networks to ensure joined-up care
• Promote child safety and well-being as central to every intervention

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in social care, family support, or residential settings
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to overnight care
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families

If you are ready to be a steady and supportive presence during the night, helping families feel safe and empowered, we would love to hear from you.