Waking Night Support Worker

Bright Futures Care Ltd; Warrington; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bright Futures Care Ltd in Warrington is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for our three-storey Warrington Children's home, caring for five children aged 7-18 with autism and learning disabilities. The home offers a safe, calm environment, with spaces for play and family visits.

You will check on residents overnight, record important details, respond to changes, and maintain a supportive, professional atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable.
• A care-related qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Health & Social Care) is desirable.
• Warm, person-centred approach with safeguarding, wellbeing and professional boundaries.
• Calm, resilient and proactive with the ability to work independently overnight.
• Strong communication and teamwork with accurate recording and handover.

Responsabilités

• Check on people supported throughout the night and record important details.
• Respond promptly to changes or concerns during the night.
• Maintain a calm, positive and reassuring environment.
• Develop strong relationships with the team and people supported.

Connaissances

Waking night experience

Communication

Teamwork

Independent overnight work

Safeguarding

Formation

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Description du poste

At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives.
Our Warrington Children's home is a three storey property in the centre of Warrington supporting five children aged 7-18 with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities. The home has three lounges, an expansive garden with a basket swing and an enclosed flagged area for riding bikes and outdoor play. Brunel is within walking distance of local shops and parks and just a short drive to the town centre. The children we support here enjoy trips out, sensory play at home, and regular visits to see family.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will help people feel safe settled and well supported throughout the night. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of support and care offering calm guidance to colleagues and helping to maintain a caring positive environment. Your role will include checking on people supported at the home throughout the night, accurately recording anything important and responding to any changes or concerns. You will also develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure a calm, positive and reassuring environment.

• Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable (waking night experience beneficial but not essential).
• A care-related qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) is desirable.
• Warm, person-centred approach with a strong focus on safeguarding, wellbeing and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Calm, resilient and proactive with the ability to work independently overnight and respond appropriately in unexpected situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, ensuring accurate recording, confident lone working, and effective handover with the day care team.

Hourly pay that recognises your development

We recognise experience, qualifications and the additional responsibilities you take on. That's why we offer a clear hourly pay structure, with opportunities to progress as your career develops.

• £14.50 - £14.85 per hour - Waking Night (Unqualified)
• £15.00 per hour - Waking Night (Qualified)