Waking Night Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide essential care and support for young people facing emotional challenges. The role involves promoting independence through education and daily life skills. Candidates must have prior care experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong behaviour management approach. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with competitive pay in the Preston/Blackburn area.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential; comprehensive induction and ongoing training provided.
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support for young people with emotional difficulties.
• Promote independence by supporting education and life skills.
• Engage in one-to-one and small group work.

Skills

SEN experience (Autism, challenging behaviour)

Excellent communication skills

Strong behaviour management

Team player

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker (Young people)

Location: PRESTON/BLACKBURN

Contract: Permanent | Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (22:00 - 08:00) on a 3 week rolling rota
Salary: £13.68

Responsibilities

• Provide residential support for young people who may require a high level of support due to self-harm, behaviour and emotional difficulties. Use a therapeutic approach to help them achieve individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
• Promote independence by supporting education, household tasks and general life skills; assist with everyday life skills.
• Work with the residential and clinical team to provide ongoing support and mentoring.
• Engage in one‑to‑one and small group work as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous care experience is essential; comprehensive induction and ongoing training provided.
• Key skills: SEN experience (Autism, challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care); strong behaviour management; professional manner; enthusiasm and friendly approach; personal care.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills; is a great team player with a flexible attitude.
• Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult.

What we'd like from you

• Excellent communication skills; innovative, engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational.
• Effective organisational capability; good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to respond to changing needs of those supported; strong "can do" attitude.
• Availability for rota requirements and commitment to on‑going training.

Application and Requirements

• If interested, apply online to forward an up-to-date CV, or call us on the number provided or email the address provided.
• All applications are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks and, where applicable, Overseas Police Clearances in line with safeguarding policy.
• Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible; explain any employment gaps.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK; you must be willing to attend a registration interview.
• Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, covering Primary, Secondary and college levels, including support staff roles.

Equal Opportunities

Nothing within the above advert was designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.