Waking Night Residential Support Calm Safe Overnight Care

Medical Update Online; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth

Supportive team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Children's Care is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker in a residential setting. You will provide overnight care and safeguarding for children, remaining alert through the night and ensuring each child feels safe and supported until morning.

The role requires following care plans, maintaining professional boundaries, and engaging with families and professionals as needed. Training and development are provided, including pathways toward a Level 3 Diploma in

Qualifications

• Calm, compassionate approach to night-time care.
• Ability to stay alert and vigilant during shifts.
• Experience or training in safeguarding and child protection.
• Comfort with lone-working and rapid decision making.

Responsibilities

• Overnight care and safeguarding for children and young people.
• Carry out welfare checks per care plans and risk assessments.
• Support children waking at night with reassurance.
• Maintain a calm, safe night-time environment.
• Record night reports and handovers to day staff.
• Escalate concerns promptly to on-call management.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Dependable

Safeguarding

Lone working

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Resicare Alliance Children's Care is seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker in a residential setting. You will provide overnight care and safeguarding for children, remaining alert through the night and ensuring each child feels safe and supported until morning.

The role requires following care plans, maintaining professional boundaries, and engaging with families and professionals as needed. Training and development are provided, including pathways toward a Level 3 Diploma in