Waking Night Support Worker — Training & Overtime

Portman Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is recruiting two Waking Night Residential Support Workers to join a well-established provider of residential care for children and young people. You will work in a small two-bed home supporting youths aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs, during the night shift.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. We seek dependable, caring and resilient individuals who can create a safe, supportive environment overnight.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications or previous experience required.
• Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard young people throughout the night.
• Maintain a calm, safe and welcoming home environment.
• Complete welfare and safety checks.
• Respond to incidents, concerns or emergencies.
• Follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate handovers and incident reports.
• Undertake light household duties for the next day.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent care.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing of each young person.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Willing to train

Job description

Portman Recruitment is recruiting two Waking Night Residential Support Workers to join a well-established provider of residential care for children and young people. You will work in a small two-bed home supporting youths aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs, during the night shift.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. We seek dependable, caring and resilient individuals who can create a safe, supportive environment overnight.