Waking Nights Support Worker

Waking Nights Support Worker – Be There When It Matters Most

Are you naturally calm, dependable and someone who takes pride in looking out for others?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Waking Nights Support Worker for a specialist residential setting supporting children and young people.

While much of the world is asleep, you’ll be helping make sure the young people in your care are safe, supported and living in a secure, welcoming environment.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider team, so this role suits somebody who is confident using their initiative while knowing when communication and teamwork matter most.

What does the role involve?

Your nights will include:

• Remaining awake and vigilant throughout your shift
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people
• Maintaining the security of the residential setting
• Building positive relationships with young people and colleagues
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and enjoyable living environment
• Following medication procedures and maintaining accurate records
• Acting as a positive and professional role model
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately
  

The person we're looking for

We’re looking for someone reliable, professional and genuinely committed to providing a high standard of care.

You’ll understand that nights aren’t simply about keeping watch. They’re about creating the reassurance and stability that allows young people to feel safe in their home.

The position requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before employment begins.

If you’re at your best when others need someone dependable around, this could be an incredibly rewarding next step.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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