Waking Night Support Worker - Bournemouth Location: Bournemouth Hours: Waking Nights (Full-time / Part-time available) Pay: -13.50 per hour Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential team in Bournemouth. This role involves providing overnight emotional and practical support to families facing complex challenges.

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  Provide consistent emotional and practical support to families during night hours
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  Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered
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  Use trauma?informed approaches to help families understand and meet their children's needs
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  Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours
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  Facilitate open and honest discussions that promote transparency and confidence
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  Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using tools such as the 'traffic light system'
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  Collaborate with professionals and wider networks to ensure joined?up care
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  Promote child safety and well?being as central to every intervention

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  Experience in social care, family support, or residential settings
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  A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to overnight care
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  Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust
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  Understanding of trauma?informed practice and safeguarding principles
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  Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team

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  -13.50 per hour
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  A supportive and collaborative working environment
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  Ongoing training and professional development
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  Opportunities for career progression
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  The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families

If you are ready to be a steady and supportive presence during the night, helping families feel safe and empowered, we would love to hear from you.