Waking Night Support Worker
CV-LibraryNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WeartemporaryPosted: 13 August 2026
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Durham | £17-£20 per Hour
We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to provide overnight support to a young person with SEND and additional needs.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the individual's safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.
Responsibilities
Maintaining a safe overnight environment.
Providing reassurance and emotional support.
Monitoring wellbeing throughout the shift.
Following care and support plans.
Completing welfare checks as required.
Recording observations and reports.
Supporting routines and individual needs.
Responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Previous care, support or childcare experience.
Strong observation skills.
Reliable and professional approach.
Ability to work lone shifts where required.
Strong safeguarding awareness.
Desirable
Residential childcare experience.
SEND experience.
Autism support experience.
Learning disability support.
SEMH experience.
Medication administration training.
Compliance Requirements
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
Right to Work checks
Professional references
Full employment history verification
Mandatory training completion
Safeguarding training
Successful Candidates Will
Be dependable and punctual.
Demonstrate compassion and patience.
Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Prioritise safety and wellbeing.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
Build positive and professional relationships
Durham | £17-£20 per Hour
We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to provide overnight support to a young person with SEND and additional needs.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the individual's safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.
Responsibilities
Maintaining a safe overnight environment.
Providing reassurance and emotional support.
Monitoring wellbeing throughout the shift.
Following care and support plans.
Completing welfare checks as required.
Recording observations and reports.
Supporting routines and individual needs.
Responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Previous care, support or childcare experience.
Strong observation skills.
Reliable and professional approach.
Ability to work lone shifts where required.
Strong safeguarding awareness.
Desirable
Residential childcare experience.
SEND experience.
Autism support experience.
Learning disability support.
SEMH experience.
Medication administration training.
Compliance Requirements
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
Right to Work checks
Professional references
Full employment history verification
Mandatory training completion
Safeguarding training
Successful Candidates Will
Be dependable and punctual.
Demonstrate compassion and patience.
Maintain detailed and accurate records.
Prioritise safety and wellbeing.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
Build positive and professional relationships