Waking Night Support Worker

Waking Night Support Worker

Salary: £27,219 \- £29,951

About the Role

This is much more than a care job.

It's about helping children and young people feel safe, supported, and secure throughout the night. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a calm and nurturing environment, ensuring the wellbeing of young people while promoting stability, routine, and positive outcomes.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, stable, and caring home environment where children and young people can thrive.

Shift Pattern

4 on, 4 off rolling rota

Working waking night shifts, you'll provide consistent overnight support, monitoring and responding to the needs of young people throughout the night while ensuring the home remains safe and well maintained.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing overnight support and supervision in a residential setting


• Promoting a safe, secure, and nurturing environment during the night


• Carrying out regular welfare checks and responding to individual needs


• Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, sleep difficulties, or emotional distress


• Recording and reporting any incidents, observations, or concerns


• Completing household tasks and preparing the home for the day team


• Working closely with colleagues to ensure continuity of care and support


• Maintaining professional boundaries while building positive and trusting relationships

No Two Nights Are The Same

While some nights may be quiet and routine, others may involve providing emotional support, responding to incidents, supporting young people through difficult moments, or helping maintain a calm and reassuring environment.

Your presence can make a significant difference, helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported during vulnerable times.

The Difference You'll Make

Many of the young people you'll support have experienced significant challenges in their lives.

The care, reassurance, and consistency you provide overnight can have a lasting impact on their wellbeing, helping them feel secure and supported while contributing to their overall development and progress.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, compassionate, and empathetic nature


• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and mental health needs


• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude


• Strong communication and relationship\-building skills


• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure


• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives

What You'll Receive

• Supportive and friendly team environment


• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training


• Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare


• £1,000 bonus upon successful completion of the qualification within 12 months


• Career progression opportunities


• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service


• Retail, travel, and leisure discounts


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Generous life cover

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every night while supporting young people to feel safe, secure, and valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £27,219\.00\-£29,951\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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