Waking Night Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free or subsidised meals whilst onhift

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential childcare team. You will create a safe, calm overnight environment to support children who have faced trauma, helping them feel secure and cared for during the night.

Join a dedicated team delivering consistent overnight support for young people with emotional and behavioural needs, while maintaining accurate records and upholding safeguarding priorities in line with regulations and home

Qualifications

• Caring, resilient and emotionally mature.
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a children's residential home or similar childcare setting.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, secure and caring overnight environment.
• Supporting children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Completing regular welfare checks and responding appropriately to incidents.
• Maintaining accurate records, handovers and daily documentation.
• Administering medication where trained and authorised.
• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming and homely environment.
• Promoting safeguarding and welfare of every child as a priority.
• Working in line with relevant home policies and regulations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Written records

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Salary: £16.50 per hour | Full Time & Part Time Opportunities

Benefits: Company pension, Employee discounts, Free or subsidised meals whilst on shift, ongoing training and professional development.

Make a Difference While Others Sleep

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated residential childcare team. This is an opportunity to become part of a supported service that is committed to providing outstanding care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. Every night you will help create a safe, calm and nurturing environment where children can feel secure, valued and supported. No two nights are ever the same, but every shift offers the chance to make a genuine difference to a young person's life.

The Role

Working as part of our experienced care team, you will help provide consistent overnight support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring they remain safe, settled and cared for throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a positive, therapeutic environment whilst responding calmly and professionally to any situations that arise.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, secure and caring overnight environment.
• Supporting children and young people in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships.
• Completing regular welfare checks and responding appropriately to any incidents.
• Maintaining accurate records, handovers and daily documentation.
• Administering medication where trained and authorised.
• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming and homely environment.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of every child remains the highest priority at all times.
• Working in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the home’s policies and procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, resilient and emotionally mature.
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Able to work independently whilst also contributing to a supportive team.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Confident using basic IT systems and completing written records.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work waking night shifts.
• Previous experience within a children's residential home or similar childcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).

What We Offer

• Regular supervision and continued support.
• Opportunities for career progression within residential childcare.

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