Waking Nights Support Worker

Keys Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Group in Warrington is seeking a compassionate Waking Nights Support Worker to join our children's residential home, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

You will provide a calm, safe overnight environment, build trusting relationships, and offer reassurance during challenging moments. The role involves personal care when required and night checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or transferable skills (e.g. support work, education, police, ex-forces).
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Good communication skills (Makaton or BSL desirable).
• Caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Flexibility to work a rolling shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment throughout the night.
• Promote the wellbeing and comfort of young people.
• Offer emotional support during difficult situations.
• Complete night checks, records, and reports.
• Support with personal care where required.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Communication

Makaton

BSL

Flexibility

Rolling shifts

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient Waking Nights Support Worker to join our children's residential home in Warrington, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This is a rewarding role where you will provide a calm and safe environment overnight, ensuring the wellbeing of children and offering reassurance during challenging moments. You will also support with personal care where required.,

• Provide a safe, supportive environment throughout the night
• Promote the wellbeing and comfort of young people
• Offer emotional support during difficult situations
• Complete night checks, records, and reports
• Support with personal care where required
  Experience in care or transferable skills (e.g. support work, education, police, ex-forces)
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Good communication skills (Makaton or BSL desirable)
• Caring, patient, and resilient approach
• Flexibility to work a rolling shift pattern