Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: WAKING NIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER (EBD)

Location:

Northolt, West London (UB5)

Salary:

Up to 15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week), or flexible shift patterns considered.

The Opportunity: Providing Safety and Stability Overnight

Join our established and highly-rated

4-bed children's residential home

in Northolt, specialising in providing therapeutic care for young people aged 10-17 with complex

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

and trauma.

As a

Waking Nights Support Worker

, you are the vital anchor of the home during the night. This role is not simply about monitoring; it requires

proactive vigilance

,

therapeutic presence

, and

instantaneous risk assessment

. You will be directly responsible for ensuring a stable, safe, and regulated environment, providing essential support to young people whose anxieties, emotional difficulties, or challenging behaviours often peak overnight.

Key Responsibilities (Focusing on the Night Shift)

Your duties are governed by the

Children's Homes Regulations 2015

, particularly relating to safeguarding and welfare:

1. Safeguarding and Risk Management

Maintain a continuous state of

wakefulness and vigilance

throughout the shift, conducting regular, documented safety checks of the premises and residents' rooms as per the home's schedule and individual care plans. Monitor young people who may be subject to a bespoke nocturnal risk assessment (e.g., self-harm, AWOL risk, substance misuse) and implement agreed-upon risk reduction strategies.

Immediate De-escalation:

Respond calmly and therapeutically to any nocturnal disruptions, anxiety, or distress, using de-escalation techniques to support the young person back to regulation and sleep.
2. Welfare and Therapeutic Support

Offer low-level, supportive interaction to young people who are awake or distressed, providing a listening ear and managing anxieties in line with the home's trauma-informed model. Support young people with their morning routines (wake-up, hygiene, preparing for school) as the shift transitions to the day team. Ensure the physical environment is safe, clean, and prepared for the following day (e.g., light domestic duties, preparing common areas).
3. Documentation and Compliance

Maintain meticulous, detailed records in the daily log, incident book, and medication records, providing a comprehensive handover to the incoming day shift. Ensure all medication administration is conducted and recorded accurately, adhering to policy. Complete regulatory paperwork, auditing, and administrative tasks required to maintain the home's compliance with the Quality Standards.
Essential Criteria and Requirements

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of experience working professionally with children or young people, ideally those presenting with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour.

Commitment to Nights:

Demonstrable commitment to working solely or primarily on a waking night shift pattern.

Skills:

Proven ability to work independently, make autonomous decisions, and remain calm and level-headed in crisis situations.

Resilience:

High level of personal resilience and reliability required to manage the demands of the nocturnal environment.

Qualifications:

Ideally hold or be willing to work towards the

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

(Health and Social Care pathway). We offer full support for achieving this qualification.*

Remuneration and Benefits

Competitive Pay:

Up to

15.00 per hour

, paid for all waking hours.

Shift Pattern:

Full-time hours (36 hours weekly) or flexible part-time options are available.

Training:

Comprehensive, paid induction, and advanced ongoing training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Safeguarding, and Attachment Theory.

Support:

Access to clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions to support your professional and personal well-being.

APPLY NOW.

This position is subject to a safer recruitment process, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

working professionally with children or young people: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person