About the Role
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join our team in a specialist residential setting supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of the children throughout the night. You will provide high-quality care, emotional reassurance, and practical support while promoting independence and maintaining a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overnight supervision to children and young people in a safe and supportive environment.
- Complete regular welfare checks in line with individual care plans.
- Support children who wake during the night, offering reassurance and responding to their individual needs.
- Provide personal care where required, including support with toileting, continence care, bathing, dressing, and maintaining dignity at all times.
- Administer medication (following training and company procedures).
- Maintain accurate records, complete nightly reports, and hand over effectively to the day team.
- Undertake light domestic duties to ensure the home is clean, safe, and prepared for the following day.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns promptly.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency of care and support.
What We're Looking For
- A caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Experience working with children and young people with SEN, autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs is desirable.
- A willingness to provide personal care with dignity and respect.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging situations.
- Flexibility to work a rolling rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Full induction and ongoing training.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive management and team environment.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Annual leave entitlement.
Safer Recruitment
Employment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and compliance with safer recruitment requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £18.19 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
