Waking Night Support Worker Rudford

Job Title: Night Therapeutic Care Worker
Location: Berrow, Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border, England
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Night Therapeutic Care Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Berrow, Gloucestershire. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people aged 6 to 18 who have experienced trauma and emotional difficulties. As a Night Therapeutic Care Worker, you will create a safe, calm, and nurturing environment during overnight hours, supporting children through therapeutic approaches and ensuring their wellbeing. If you are compassionate, resilient, and committed to providing high-quality care, this role in Berrow could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a calm, therapeutic presence during bedtime and overnight hours to help children feel secure and supported.
• Respond appropriately to night wakings, anxieties, or challenges, using trauma-informed techniques such as PACE principles.
• Monitor the home throughout the night, conducting regular checks to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Record significant events, sleep patterns, and concerns during the night.
• Complete household cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy, hygienic, and welcoming environment.
• Prepare breakfast, packed lunches, and organise household supplies for the following day.
• Carry out laundry, organise children’s clothing, and perform light maintenance or organisational tasks.
• Complete paperwork including logbooks, incident reports, and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Support safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly, adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to support the therapeutic ethos of the home.

Requirements:

• Willingness to work night shifts in a therapeutic care environment.
• Ability to complete cleaning and domestic tasks to a high standard.
• Resilience and calmness under pressure, especially during night-time incidents.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold standards of care.
• Self-reflective with a willingness to learn and develop through supervision and training.
• Full manual driving licence (may be required for occasional cross-cover).
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve within 2 years.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS clearance.
• Reside within 20 miles of the Gloucestershire head office (preferred).
• 21 years of age or older, in line with regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to work a varied shift pattern, including some weekends and evenings.

This role in Berrow offers a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable children in a therapeutic setting. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.