Waking Nights Residential support worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Banks; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd seeks a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team that cares for children and young people during the night. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing home and provide reassurance and practical support as needed.

Working through the night, you will monitor safety, follow care plans and complete accurate night records, while handing over thoroughly to day staff to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.
• Ability to work through the night with resilience.
• Willingness to follow individual care and safeguarding plans.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake, alert and vigilant throughout the night shift.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Provide support, reassurance and comfort to young people during the night.
• Respond calmly to distress or needs during the night.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and procedures.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic caregiver

Reliable

Observant and safeguarding

Strong communication

Job description

Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Make a Difference Through the Night

Are you calm, caring and dependable? Do you have the resilience and commitment to support children and young people during the night? We are looking for a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in providing a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people. Working through the night, you will play a vital role in ensuring the home remains safe, secure and well managed while providing appropriate support to young people who may need reassurance, guidance or assistance.

About the Role

As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment throughout the night. Your duties will include:

• Remaining awake, alert and vigilant throughout the entire night shift.
• Actively safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Providing appropriate support, reassurance and comfort to young people during the night.
• Responding calmly and professionally when young people wake, become distressed or require support.
• Following individual care and placement plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies.
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries, routines and expectations throughout the night.
• Monitoring the home and responding promptly to any concerns regarding safety, security or wellbeing.
• Reporting immediately any unsafe practices, incidents, concerns or safeguarding issues.
• Carrying out appropriate checks and monitoring in accordance with the home's procedures and each young person's care plan.
• Supporting young people to settle and return to sleep where appropriate.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and following relevant safeguarding, fire, health and safety and emergency procedures.
• Completing accurate and detailed records, including night reports, incident records and relevant observations.
• Providing a clear and comprehensive handover to the incoming day staff.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment within the home.
• Supporting young people with their individual needs while promoting independence, resilience and positive development.

The Person We’re Looking For

You will be:

• Caring, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Calm and reassuring, particularly when dealing with distress or challenging situations.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently during overnight hours.
• Alert and observant, with a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Confident in following care plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries while developing positive relationships with young people.
• A strong communicator who can provide clear and accurate handovers and records.
• Resilient and able to remain professional in potentially challenging situations.
• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly within residential childcare, social care, education, youth work or a similar environment, would be advantageous.