Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Location: Magnolia House, Slough
Company: Sisma Care Ltd
Pay: £13.00–£14.50 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Overview
Sisma Care Ltd is looking for reliable, compassionate and vigilant Waking Night Residential Childcare Workers to join the team at Magnolia House, our children’s residential home in Slough.
Magnolia House provides a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment for children and young people aged 8–17 who may have experienced trauma and may present with social, emotional, behavioural or additional support needs.
As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety, welfare and emotional wellbeing of the children throughout the night. You must remain awake, alert and observant for the entire shift and respond appropriately to any concerns, incidents or emergencies.
You will help ensure that the home remains calm, secure and well organised overnight and that clear, accurate information is handed over to the day staff.
As Sisma Care continues to grow, there will be opportunities to progress into roles such as Senior Waking Night Worker, Key Worker or Team Leader. We support staff development through training and fully funded professional qualifications, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
Main Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the safety, welfare and security of the children and the home throughout the night
- Remaining awake, alert and available for the full duration of the shift
- Completing regular welfare checks, room observations and environmental safety checks in accordance with individual care plans, risk assessments and home procedures
- Providing reassurance and emotional support to children who wake feeling distressed, anxious, unsettled or unwell
- Responding appropriately to night-time incidents, emergencies, missing-from-care concerns or safeguarding matters
- Supporting children with bedtime and night-time routines where required
- Using trauma-informed, PACE and restorative approaches when responding to children’s behaviour and emotional needs
- Maintaining a calm, structured and nurturing environment overnight
- Completing accurate records, including night logs, welfare checks, incident reports and handover notes
- Providing a clear and detailed verbal handover to the incoming staff team
- Completing agreed domestic duties and ensuring the home is clean, safe and prepared for the following day
- Reporting maintenance, health and safety or safeguarding concerns promptly
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external professionals
- Following Sisma Care’s safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and professional conduct policies at all times
Experience and Skills
Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable.
Applicants should also demonstrate:
- An understanding of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
- An awareness of trauma-informed care and the impact of trauma on children’s behaviour
- The ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations
- Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
- The ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong written English and basic IT skills for completing electronic records and reports
- The ability to follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently during quieter periods
- The ability to remain awake, alert and observant throughout the night shift
- A willingness to undertake training and work towards relevant childcare qualifications
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Additional Requirements
Successful applicants must:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS application and subscribe to the Update Service before starting employment
- Complete all required safer recruitment checks
- Provide a full employment history and explain any gaps in employment
- Provide satisfactory references, including at least one reference from a recent employer
- Be willing to complete mandatory training and induction before commencing shifts
- Have the right to work in the UK without restrictions
- Understand that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Be available to work nights, weekends and bank holidays as required by the rota
Employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks, references, identity checks, right-to-work checks and completion of Sisma Care’s safer recruitment process.
Why Join Sisma Care?
At Sisma Care, we aim to create a supportive working environment where staff feel valued, respected and able to develop professionally.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly pay of £13.00–£14.50
- Fully funded mandatory training
- Support to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Enhanced pay opportunities following completion of relevant qualifications
- Regular supervision and ongoing management support
- Career progression into senior, key-working and leadership roles
- A supportive and child-centred team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and performance-based progression
- Long-term opportunities within a growing residential childcare organisation
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people while developing your career in residential childcare.
Sisma Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment.
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
