Waking Night Support Worker

Waking Night Support WorkerDurham | £17-£20 per Hour

We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to provide overnight support to a young person with SEND and additional needs.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the individual's safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe overnight environment.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support.
• Monitoring wellbeing throughout the shift.
• Following care and support plans.
• Completing welfare checks as required.
• Recording observations and reports.
• Supporting routines and individual needs.
• Responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies.

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Previous care, support or childcare experience.
• Strong observation skills.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to work lone shifts where required.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Desirable

• Residential childcare experience.
• SEND experience.
• Autism support experience.
• Learning disability support.
• SEMH experience.
• Medication administration training.

Compliance Requirements

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
• Right to Work checks
• Professional references
• Full employment history verification
• Mandatory training completion
• Safeguarding training

Successful Candidates Will

• Be dependable and punctual.
• Demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Prioritise safety and wellbeing.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Build positive and professional relationships.