Waking Nights Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Waking Nights Support Worker for a specialist residential setting supporting children and young people. You'll remain awake during your shift, help keep them safe, and work as part of a wider team.

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before employment begins. If you take pride in providing calm, reliable care, this overnight role could be a rewarding next step.

Qualifications

• We're looking for someone reliable, professional and genuinely committed to providing a high standard of care.
• The role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Remaining awake and vigilant throughout your shift.
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Maintaining the security of the residential setting.
• Building positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and enjoyable living environment.
• Following medication procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Acting as a positive and professional role model.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately.

Skills

Reliability

Job description

Waking Nights Support Worker - Be There When It Matters Most

Are you naturally calm, dependable and someone who takes pride in looking out for others?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Waking Nights Support Worker for a specialist residential setting supporting children and young people.

While much of the world is asleep, you'll be helping make sure the young people in your care are safe, supported and living in a secure, welcoming environment.

You'll work both independently and as part of a wider team, so this role suits somebody who is confident using their initiative while knowing when communication and teamwork matter most.

What does the role involve?

• Remaining awake and vigilant throughout your shift
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people
• Maintaining the security of the residential setting
• Building positive relationships with young people and colleagues
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and enjoyable living environment
• Following medication procedures and maintaining accurate records
• Acting as a positive and professional role model
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately

The person we're looking for

We're looking for someone reliable, professional and genuinely committed to providing a high standard of care.

You'll understand that nights aren't simply about keeping watch. They're about creating the reassurance and stability that allows young people to feel safe in their home.

The position requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before employment begins.

If you're at your best when others need someone dependable around, this could be an incredibly rewarding next step.