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Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Location: Keynsham
Pay: 12.90 - OTE 23,500 (starting salary)
Contract: Permanent | Waking Night Shifts | 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Are you an experienced support worker who prefers waking nights?
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?
We are looking for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join a therapeutic residential home for children and young people. The home provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for young people who may have experienced trauma, disrupted attachments, or challenging life circumstances.
What you'll be doing:
Ensuring the safety and well-being of the young people overnight
Providing emotional support and responding to any incidents or needs
Completing necessary documentation and night-time routines
Keeping the environment safe, clean, and calm during the night
Supporting a consistent and therapeutic approach as part of a wider care team
What we're looking for:
Experience working in children's residential care
A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent) - desirable
A full UK driving licence - essential
Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
A caring, resilient, and consistent approach to working with vulnerable young people
Why apply:
Work with a reputable, trauma-informed care provider with huge opportunities for progression
Be part of a passionate and supportive team opening a brand new home
Competitive hourly rate and holiday entitlement
Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you're committed to helping young people feel safe and love working at night, we'd love to hear from you.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
