Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Bournemouth Location: Bournemouth Hours: Waking Nights (Full-time / Part-time available) Pay: £13.50 per hour Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential team in Bournemouth. This role involves providing overnight emotional and practical support to families facing complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent emotional and practical support to families during night hours
Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered
Use trauma?informed approaches to help families understand and meet their children's needs
Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours
Facilitate open and honest discussions that promote transparency and confidence
Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using tools such as the 'traffic light system'
Collaborate with professionals and wider networks to ensure joined?up care
Promote child safety and well?being as central to every intervention

What We're Looking For

Experience in social care, family support, or residential settings
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to overnight care
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust
Understanding of trauma?informed practice and safeguarding principles
Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team

What We Offer

£13.50 per hour
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for career progression
The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families

If you are ready to be a steady and supportive presence during the night, helping families feel safe and empowered, we would love to hear from you.