Waking Night Support Worker
Your Opportunity: We are a small, supportive children''s residential home based in Bacup, providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to young people. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in residential childcare within a nurturing and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for young people throughout the night Monitor and respond to the physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the children in your care Respond appropriately to incidents or disturbances and escalate where necessary Complete nightly health and safety checks Maintain a clean, tidy and homely environment Carry out administrative duties, maintain accurate records and complete handovers for the day team Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures at all times Accurately record and report observations and incidents Qualifications and Experience Required: Empathy, patience and resilience Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate written records Flexibility to work a 3 on / 3 off shift pattern, covering waking nights from 8:00pm to 8:30am Previous experience in a residential care setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided Benefits: 13.21 per hour Permanent contract with stable hours 3 on /
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