Waking night support worker - children's homes

Job Description

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: South East London

Salary: Up to £13.46 per hour

40 Hours Per Week - Permanent

Shifts: 10:00pm - 8:00am on a rota basis

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join a children's residential home in South East London. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people during the night, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and emotional support within a nurturing residential environment.

The Role

• Providing overnight support to children and young people
• Promoting a safe, calm and secure home environment
• Completing welfare checks and recording observations
• Maintaining accurate records and handovers
• Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Administering medication where required
• Responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies
• Working closely with the wider residential care team

About You

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Reliable, compassionate and resilient
• Strong communication and recording skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts

What's on Offer?

Up to £13.46 per hour

Permanent full-time position

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management team

Opportunity to build a rewarding career within residential childcare

If you are committed to helping young people thrive and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

This role is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and all safer recruitment requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment