Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Join City of Doncaster Council and make a difference - If you are compassionate, reliable and committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you!

Doncaster Council is currently recruiting Waking Night Officers to join their Children’s Residential Homes supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide stability, safety and reassurance to children and young people who rely on consistent and compassionate care.

This is a part time position for 21 hours per week offering a salary of £28132 Pro Rata with enhanced rates for any over time worked. You will receive your rota well in advance and are guaranteed 2 weekends off out of 4. Opportunities for additional daytime shifts may be offered to support training and integrated working across the home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a warm, caring and enabling environment
• Discreetly overseeing young people at regular intervals throughout the night
• Ensuring the home remains safe and secure
• Liaising with agencies such as Police and social care if required
• Completing paperwork and maintaining children’s records
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry and ironing
• Following shift plans and completing allocated tasks
• Working independently, with the support of a sleeping-in colleague

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and sensitive approach to supporting children and young people
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Flexibility to cover additional shifts where required
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or Eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk.