Child Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Child Support Worker (Waking Nights)

📍 Darlington Area

💷 Competitive Pay Rates | Full-Time & Part-Time Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Waking Night Child Support Workers to support children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs within residential and supported living settings across the Darlington area.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Child Support Worker, you will provide overnight care and support to children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and supported throughout the night. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive and nurturing environment, helping young people develop confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high-quality, child-centred support during waking night shifts

Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people

Supporting children with SEND, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and SEMH needs

Carrying out regular welfare checks and monitoring wellbeing throughout the night

Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks where required

Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and training

Recording observations, incidents, and safeguarding concerns accurately

Administering medication in accordance with policies and procedures

Completing housekeeping tasks to help maintain a safe and homely environment

Conducting thorough handovers with daytime staff teams

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Knowledge or experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs is highly desirable

A calm, patient, and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

Ability to work independently during night shifts

Flexible and reliable with a commitment to delivering high-quality care

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