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Waking Night Residential Support Worker, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED


Company : Guardian Jobs


Location : Mansfield, Australia


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking compassionate, resilient Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide steady, nurturing care to young people under our clients care. Job Details Location: Mansfield and Ollerton Job Type: FullTime (40 hours per week) with bank and parttime opportunities available Salary: 30,500 32,500 Shift Pattern: 2week rolling rota (10:00pm 8:00am) with 4 shifts one week and 3 the next. What They Offer Competitive salary Fulltime contract 28 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP traumainformed care Funded qualifications Level3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities Monthly recognition awards for exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice Employee Assistance Programme support for physical, emotional and mental health Highquality training, regular reflective supervision and opportunities for professional growth Supportive, inclusive culture that respects diversity and values individuality What Theyre Looking For Previous experience in residential childcare, youth work or other care roles is desirable. Willingness to undertake all required training, including the Level3 Diploma and therapeutic training in DDP. A caring, compassionate approach with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. Requirements Minimum age22 (Ofsted requirement). Right to work in the UK. Full manual UK driving licence. Good standard of English speaking, understanding, recordkeeping and safeguarding. Full Enhanced DBS Check required. What Youll Be Doing Provide a calm, reassuring presence during the night and respond to emotional and physical needs. Monitor and support children dealing with sleep, anxiety or nightmares. Encourage and model positive bedtime and night routines. Respond promptly to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies following policies and procedures. Administer first aid and medication where required, following training and guidelines. Deliver highquality, consistent care in line with placement and care plans. Build safe, trusting relationships through DDPinformed practice. Accurately complete nightly records, key work sessions and incident reports promptly. Support the young persons education, health and emotional wellbeing. Collaborate as part of the staff team, contributing to handovers, reflective practice and team meetings. Support domestic tasks to maintain a safe, homely environment (e.g., cooking, cleaning, shopping). About Our Client Our client is a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, now expanding into Ofstedregistered childrens residential care. They offer intensive, traumainformed therapeutic care led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals. Safeguarding Statement Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support and expects all staff to act in the best interest of those they care for. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr