Residential Waking Night Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Bedford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,100 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Childcare Care Planning Record Keeping Risk Assessment Communication Teamwork Meal Planning Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Residential Waking Night Support Worker

Residential Children’s Homes for children 11 – 17 years.

Locations for this position: Bedford, Irthlingborough and Hitchin

Salary: £26,436.00 – £28,100.80 (depending on experience)

Employment Status: Full-time permanent position

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General duties

• To provide primary care and support during your working hours for children in our care as per their care plan • To promote and support a healthy, balanced diet, meeting any specific dietary requirements, and to be able to plan for, cook, and serve meals on a rota basis • Ensure a smooth handover at the start of the shift and complete the necessary tasks requested and required • To keep the home safe and clean by taking part in the cleaning rota • To safeguard and promote the welfare and health of any child in our care, including the protection of the child from any harm/exploitation • Produce and maintain accurate records and reports as necessary to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the home and to complete reports prior to leaving the shift. • Ensure all plans, including Placement Plans, Care Plans, Behaviour Plans and Risk Assessments, are adhered to for each child in our care • Any concerns, allegations, and complaints are urgently communicated to the Manager, no matter how small or trivial they may appear • Where possible, take an active part in team meetings, regularly provide views and ways to improve current practice • Ensure petty cash is used as per the Company Finance Policy and all records are kept and uploaded immediately. • Participate on a shift basis by rota, demonstrating a level of commitment and flexibility to enable the efficient running of the Home • Facilitate and support family or other contacts important for the child • Transport children to/from the Home if required at nighttime, with prior agreement from the Registered Manager • Conduct risk assessments prior to any activities undertaken with the child during the shift.

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