About us Purple Oak Support have been serving the communities of Andover and the surrounding areas for over 55 years. What started out as a concerned group of parents whose children has a learning disability, has now turned into a charity which provides supported living services, domiciliary care, community support and children’s respite. We are continuously building on our successes and developing our services to support the people in our community. We put the needs and wishes of the people we support at the heart of what we do and always strive to grow and excel, raising awareness of, and changing attitudes surrounding learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health within our community. We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care About the Role We’re looking for a compassionate and committed individual to join our team at Rainbow Corner as a Waking Night Residential Support Worker on a permanent, 22 hour contract. If you’re calm under pressure, confident working independently overnight and want to help make our children feel safe and secure through the night, we’d love to hear from you! As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you’ll support children and young people during their overnight stays at Rainbow Corner. You’ll ensure they feel settled, safe, and cared for, responding promptly to any needs or concerns that arise throughout the night. Job Opportunity Key duties include: • Supporting children overnight in line with their placement plans and individual needs. • Completing regular physical checks and/or using monitoring equipment where required. • Responding calmly and effectively to incidents or disturbances. • Maintaining accurate, detailed records during the night. • Escalating any changes in health, wellbeing, or risk to the management team. • Being a calm, reassuring presence and promoting a nurturing environment About Rainbow Corner: • Rainbow Corner is a vibrant, welcoming children’s respite home that offers daytime, weekend, and overnight care for children aged 3–19 with additional needs. Our home supports children with profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, complex medical needs, and physical disabilities. • We work closely with schools, families, and professionals to provide a consistent and enriching environment where each child can thrive. Essential Skills About You: We’re looking for someone who: Is reliable and responsive working overnight. Understands and follows safeguarding principles. Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person. Has experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable) Holds or is working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (we’ll support you if not yet qualified!) Able to commit to the following working pattern: 20.00 - 07.00 for 22 hours a week, typically one weeknight and one weekend night, changing each week. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults, all successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Employment is subject to satisfactory checks and references. DEI Statement Purple Oak Support is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for our colleagues and provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment including recruitment.