The Role of a Waking Night Support Worker: What to Expect

A waking night residential support worker provides essential waking night supervision to ensure a safe and caring environment throughout the night.

Core Night-Time Responsibilities

Safety and Security: Conducting regular environment checks and adhering to fire safety training.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate daily logs, incident reports, and medication administration records.
Handover: Providing detailed handover procedures for the morning residential support worker team.

You will provide emotional and social support for young people who may experience nighttime anxiety or mental health issues in a young people's residential setting. This role requires knowledge of safeguarding level 3 and first aid at work.