Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Home
Location: Weymouth
Hourly rate: up to £13.15 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Temporary
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.
 
About the Role
At First for Support, we're looking for compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary staffing to children's homes in Weymouth.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting children and young people in residential care settings. You will help provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, build positive relationships and support young people with their daily routines, activities, education and emotional well-being. No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility that temporary work offers.
 
Your Responsibilities
As a Waking Night Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:
·Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
·Build positive and trusting relationships.
·Support daily routines, activities and independence.
·Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
·Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
·Complete accurate daily records and reports.
·Work effectively as part of a team and alongside other professionals.
 
What We're Looking For
We're looking for candidates who:
·Have previous experience in a similar role as a Waking Night Support Worker and are comfortable with lone working.
·Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
·Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
·Are Caring, patient and resilient.
·Are able to remain calm in challenging situations
·Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
 
In return, we offer weekly pay, flexible temporary shifts, ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and the opportunity to work with a variety of trusted care providers across Weymouth gaining valuable experience across different care settings.
 
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the First for Support team will be in touch to discuss your application.
Please note: First for Support is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.