Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Waking Night Children & Young People’s Worker (Residential Support Worker)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (with flexibility to cover shifts across local homes if needed)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

The Role:

We’re recruiting a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join a new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home supporting children and young people aged 8–18. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment overnight, promoting stability, wellbeing and positive routines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusted, consistent relationships that promote safety, wellbeing and independence
• Support children and young people through the night, responding appropriately to needs and incidents
• Maintain a safe, calm environment, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Complete accurate record keeping and documentation
• Contribute to the upkeep of the home (light domestic tasks as required)

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within the required timeframe)
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children/young people
• Flexibility for night shifts, including weekends/bank holidays as required
• Experience with children/young people is desirable, but attitude and values are key

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave 
• Pension scheme 
• Retail discounts / cashback portal
• Cycle to work & season ticket loans
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning & development

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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