Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Sale New 3-Bed EBD Children's Home
16.00 per hour
11:00pm-7:00am Full-Time
A brand-new 3-bed residential children's home in Sale is looking for a dedicated Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join the team.
This is an opportunity to join a new service from the beginning and play an important role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people.
The Role
Working as part of the night team, you will be responsible for supporting the young people throughout the night, ensuring they are safe, settled and appropriately supported.
The home follows a trauma-informed approach, drawing on:
Attachment theory
PACE
NVR strategies
Positive and consistent behaviour support
You will need to be confident working independently overnight while knowing when to escalate concerns to management and follow agreed procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Providing support and reassurance to young people throughout the night
Maintaining a safe and secure environment
Responding appropriately to any concerns or incidents
Supporting young people who may wake during the night
Following individual care plans and risk assessments
Completing accurate night-time records and handovers
Carrying out agreed checks and routines
Supporting safeguarding and wellbeing
Maintaining a calm and nurturing environment
Communicating effectively with the day team and management
Following the home's policies, procedures and therapeutic approaches
About You
An NVQ/Level 3 qualification is not essential, although it would be desirable.
Previous experience working with children or young people is also desirable, particularly within residential childcare, care, education or another relevant support environment.
We're looking for someone who is:
Calm and patient
Reliable and responsible
Confident working independently
Compassionate and child-focused
Able to respond appropriately to challenging situations
A strong communicator
Committed to safeguarding
Willing to learn and develop their understanding of trauma-informed practice
Training & Development
You'll be joining a supportive management structure with a strong Senior Leadership Team behind the service.
There is also the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within children's residential care.
Hours & Pay
Waking Nights: 11:00pm-7:00am
16.00 per hour
If you're experienced in supporting children and young people and are looking for a waking-night role within a brand-new specialist home, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
