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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
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Location:
Bournemouth
Salary:
£13.5 /hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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