Waking Nights Children's Residential Support Worker

Waking Nights Residential Children’s Support Worker

Location: Tottenham
Salary: £30,(Apply online only) per annum
Hours: 37–40 hours per week
Benefits: Every other weekend off
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established children’s residential care provider for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their supportive and professional team.

The service provides a holistic, child-centred environment where children and young people are supported to flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily care, ensuring children’s individual needs, wishes, and well-being are always prioritised.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of children and young people. You will act as a positive role model, offering consistent care, guidance, and emotional support within a safe and nurturing family-style environment. You will support children to build resilience, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Children & Young People:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Develop positive, meaningful relationships built on trust and respect
• Support physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and set clear, consistent boundaries
• Support access to education, healthcare, therapy, and community activities
• Promote independence and life skills through daily living support
• Encourage participation in care planning and review meetings
• Prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation risks
• Advocate for children and support them to achieve their individual goals

Professional Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
• Maintain accurate and timely written and digital records
• Follow policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks
• Build strong professional relationships with external agencies
• Attend team meetings, supervision, training, and appraisals
• Work towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
• Previous experience (paid or unpaid) working with children and young people
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children’s homes regulations
• Ability to build positive relationships with children presenting emotional or behavioural challenges
• Honest, reliable, empathetic, and resilient
• Strong written and IT skills for recording and reporting