Waking Night Support Worker

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in the Chichester area, offering £16.00 per hour plus full-time and part-time opportunities. 

This is a rewarding role for a calm, caring professional who wants to help create a safe and supportive overnight environment for children and young people.

The Role:

You will play a vital role in supporting children and young people overnight, helping them feel safe, settled and cared for throughout the night. 

Working within a supportive residential childcare team, you will help maintain a calm, nurturing environment and respond appropriately to the needs of each young person. 

This is a hands-on role where professionalism, empathy and sound judgement are essential.

Shift Pattern: 

• 9:30 PM to 10:00 AM, 
• Working a rotating rota of 2 on / 2 off, then 3 on / 3 off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, secure and supportive environment throughout the night.
• Carry out regular welfare checks and respond calmly to incidents or concerns.
• Support children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Build positive, respectful and professional relationships.
• Complete accurate records, handovers and daily documentation.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised.
• Use trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain consistency of care.
• Help keep the home clean, welcoming and homely.
• Promote safeguarding and place the welfare of every child first.
• Follow relevant policies, procedures and children’s homes regulations.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work waking night shifts.
• A calm, reliable and resilient approach.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to complete written records.

Suitable Experience:

• Previous experience in a children’s residential home or similar childcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

What We Offer:

• £16.00 per hour.
• Company pension.
• Health and well-being programme.
• Employee discounts.
• Free or subsidised meals whilst on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Regular supervision and continued support.
• Career progression opportunities within residential childcare.

Interested?

Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.

Blue Recruitment Personnel is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work:

Blue Recruitment Personnel is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please Note:

These roles are strictly UK-based, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

We kindly ask that candidates who are not currently based in the UK or who do not hold permanent legal rights to live and work in the country not apply.

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