Waking Nights Support Worker (Part-time)

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker – Residential Care in Surrey

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Salary: £11.00 – £12.00 per hour

Job Description:
We are a leading specialist care provider seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential team in Surrey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will work alongside a colleague to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment during night shifts. Your commitment to providing high-quality personal care while respecting each young person’s privacy, independence, and dignity is essential. This position is ideal for individuals who are resilient, empathetic, and organized, seeking a rewarding career in residential care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, caring, and well-ordered environment during night shifts.
• Participate actively in care planning, risk assessments, and behavior management strategies.
• Lead safeguarding efforts to protect the health and well-being of young people, following strict reporting policies.
• Update daily logs and incident reports accurately using digital care management systems.
• Implement behavior management strategies with empathy and consistency.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Stay informed about safeguarding legislation, internal policies, and the service’s Statement of Purpose.

Requirements:

• Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong ICT skills for updating records and logs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and sensitivity towards diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
• High level of commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• Flexibility to work 10-hour shifts, including evenings and weekends, with 2–3 shifts per week.

Benefits:

• 28 days of annual leave.
• Access to specialist safeguarding training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth within a growing organization.
• Regular supervision and team support.

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.