Waking Night Support Worker

Description

Waking Night Support Worker

About the Role

Are you calm under pressure, dependable, and passionate about keeping children safe? We're looking for a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join our team, providing overnight care and safeguarding for the children and young people living in our residential home.

This is a vital role you'll be the constant, reassuring presence through the night, making sure every child feels safe, secure, and supported until morning.

What You'll Be Doing

Night Care & Supervision

Remaining awake and alert throughout your shiftCarrying out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessmentsSupporting children who wake during the night, offering reassurance and assistanceMaintaining a calm, safe, and settled night–time environmentSupporting bedtime and morning routines where requiredSafeguarding & Safety

Monitoring children identified as vulnerable overnightResponding immediately to safeguarding concerns or incidentsManaging missing–from–home incidents in line with proceduresMaintaining building security and monitoring access to the homeCarrying out fire safety checks and emergency proceduresResponding appropriately to medical or emotional crisesProfessional Practice

Following care plans, behaviour strategies, and risk assessmentsMaintaining professional boundaries at all timesDemonstrating calm, confident decision–making when lone workingUpholding safeguarding standards throughout every shiftRecording & Accountability

Completing detailed night reports and incident recordingsMaintaining accurate monitoring logsProviding clear handovers, written and verbal, to day staffEscalating concerns promptly to on–call managementTeam & Partnership Working

Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care practicesCommunicating effectively and sharing relevant informationTaking direction from team leaders and managers while using initiative appropriatelyParticipating in supervision, training, and team meetingsEngaging respectfully with families, social workers, education staff, and other professionalsSupporting children to maintain important relationships where appropriateYour Development

We invest in our staff. You'll undertake mandatory training and be supported to work towards your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved), alongside ongoing professional development.

Our Values

We're looking for someone who:

Acts professionally, respectfully, and with integrityIs approachable, reflective, and takes pride in their practiceBrings consistency, positivity, and accountability to the roleIs curious, open to learning, and committed to growthWorks collaboratively, communicates openly, and values different perspectivesWe believe confident, well–supported staff create safer environments for children and we're committed to helping every team member thrive.

Other Requirements

Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in practiceUnderstanding of health and safety responsibilities within a residential settingFlexibility to undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the safe running of the homeReports to: Registered Manager

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.

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