Support Worker - Waking Nights

Position Overview

Waking Nights Support Worker at Children’s Residential Home.

• Provide emotional reassurance and calm presence throughout the night.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to distress, incidents or needs.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation, logs, safeguarding reports, handovers.
• Support bedtime and morning routines, including wake, breakfast, personal care.
• Conduct regular checks to maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Maintain a therapeutic and stable atmosphere in line with care plans and behavioral strategies.
• Remain awake and alert throughout the shift, ensuring full supervision and support.

• Natural empathy for children.
• Remain calm and responsive in emotionally charged situations.
• Reliable, resilient, and understand professional boundaries.
• Work independently through the night while part of a supportive team.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear reporting.
• Flexible and committed to the needs of the home and its residents.

• Experience in a similar role or residential childcare setting.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, and behavior management techniques.

• Fully funded qualifications and continuous professional development.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support.
• Supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Paid holiday, pension scheme, and other employee benefits.

Our residential home provides a nurturing and structured environment for children and young people aged [Insert Age Range] who have experienced trauma, neglect, or significant challenges. We work with social workers, therapists, and educational professionals to offer a holistic, child‑centred care approach.