Waking Night Residential Support Worker

We are seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker for our home in Widnes, where we support 5 Children with autism and learning disabilities.

Our Widnes children\’s home has contributed to helping a number of children aged 7-18 years old make significant progress and get the best out of life. Based in the countryside, but close to the local town center, the home has a family feel to it and all the children interact well with each other and the team that are here to support them. The children within the home complete activities as individuals and as a group.

As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you will empower and promote independence in the people we support during the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of care and providing guidance to the team on shift. Your role will include monitoring individuals throughout the night, accurately recording any achievements, health observations, outcomes, and concerns. You will also develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure a calm, positive night-time environment and the best possible outcomes.

• Deliver high-quality care and support during night shifts.
• Monitor health and well-being, completing all required records accurately.
• Respond to emergencies and call on sleep-in staff when necessary.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and uphold safeguarding policies.
• Support continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

• Complete night-time duties, including cleaning and monitoring tasks.

• Level 3 diploma in residential childcare, or be willing to work towards

• Skills Based Pay – the more skills and qualifications you gain, the greater the reward
• Clearly defined career pathways with plenty of opportunities to progress
• Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)
• Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000
• Bright Stars scheme & Employee of the Month awards
• Free Meals on Shift
• Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday entitlement increasing with each year of service

Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Full UK Driving License is advantageous.

• Salary of £27, , dependent on qualifications)
• Clearly defined career pathways
• Healthcare cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
• Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme to earn up to an extra £2000
• Bright Stars scheme, employee of the month
• Overtime and extra sleep-in opportunities available
• All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work
• Salary sacrifice schemes – pension, cycle to work and electric vehicle
• Life assurance (2 x salary)

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Bright Futures commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It\’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We can\’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You\’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.