Waking Night Support Worker – Weymouth, Dorset

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

First for Support is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Weymouth. You’ll provide care to children and young people in residential settings, helping with routines, activities and emotional well‑being during night shifts.

This temporary role offers flexible shifts, including nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days. You’ll work with a supportive professional network across Weymouth, with weekly pay and a dedicated consultant for ongoing guidance.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a similar role as a Waking Night Support Worker and are comfortable with lone working.
• Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Are Caring, patient and resilient.
• Are able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Support daily routines, activities and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well‑being.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate daily records and reports.
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside other professionals.

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker – Weymouth, Dorset

• Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Home
• Location: Weymouth
• Hourly rate: up to £13.15 per hour (depending on experience)
• Job Type: Temporary
• Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.

About the Role

At First for Support, we’re looking for compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary staffing to children’s homes in Weymouth. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting children and young people in residential care settings. You will help provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, build positive relationships and support young people with their daily routines, activities, education and emotional well‑being. No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility that temporary work offers.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Support daily routines, activities and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well‑being.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate daily records and reports.
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside other professionals.

What We’re Looking For

• Have previous experience in a similar role as a Waking Night Support Worker and are comfortable with lone working.
• Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Are Caring, patient and resilient.
• Are able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

In return, we offer weekly pay, flexible temporary shifts, ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and the opportunity to work with a variety of trusted care providers across Weymouth gaining valuable experience across different care settings.

Please note: First for Support is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.