Waking Night Residential Support Worker (PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A RESIDENTIAL CHILDRENS HOME)
Bradford (BD7)
£14.00 per hour
Full Time | Permanent | 12-Hour Waking Night Shifts
Join W3 Care Ltd
W3 Care Ltd is a specialist children’s residential home committed to providing safe, nurturing and therapeutic care for children and young people. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join our team and help create a stable, supportive environment where children can thrive.
The Role
As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will remain awake throughout your shift, ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children in our care. You will provide emotional support when required, complete regular welfare checks and maintain a safe and therapeutic home environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Complete regular welfare checks throughout the night.
- Support children who wake during the night with reassurance and care.
- Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports.
- Complete domestic duties including cleaning, laundry and preparing the home for the morning.
- Administer medication where trained and authorised.
- Work in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision and mandatory training.
- Promote positive outcomes and act as a positive role model for children.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working within a children’s residential home.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
What We Offer
- £14.00 per hour
- Permanent full-time contract.
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive management team.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Safeguarding
W3 Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, employment history checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Experience:
- Working in a children’s residential home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
