Waking Nights Support Worker - Therapeutic Children's Home

Sgscare; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waking Nights Support Worker role is based in Oldham at a new solo children’s home, opening from day one to support a young person with complex needs within a therapeutic framework. You’ll be part of a small, stable team delivering 4x10-hour nights on a rolling rota and ensuring a calm, safe overnight environment.

Responsibilities include regular checks, accurate record-keeping, and seamless handovers with the day team, while safeguarding and professional boundaries are maintained throughout

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in care, education, or support roles.
• Ability to work night shifts and maintain calm, professional demeanor.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home is safe, secure, and well-managed overnight.
• Carry out regular checks and monitoring.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Be available to support the young person during the night as required.
• Contribute to structured handovers with the day team.

Skills

Experience in care/support settings

Night shift capability

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Willingness to pursue relevant qualification

Job description

The Waking Nights Support Worker role is based in Oldham at a new solo children’s home, opening from day one to support a young person with complex needs within a therapeutic framework. You’ll be part of a small, stable team delivering 4x10-hour nights on a rolling rota and ensuring a calm, safe overnight environment.

Responsibilities include regular checks, accurate record-keeping, and seamless handovers with the day team, while safeguarding and professional boundaries are maintained throughout