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Waking Night Support Worker

JS Childrens Care
Harlow Full-time
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About Us

At JS children’s care, we provide a nurturing, therapeutic, and safe home for up to two vulnerable children. As an Ofsted\-registered service, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care through trauma\-informed practices and a child\-centred approach. Our goal is to help every child in our care feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

About Us

We are a dedicated and child\-centred Ofsted\-regulated children's home committed to providing high\-quality care and support for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children and young people can heal, grow, and achieve their full potential.

About Us
We are a nurturing and professional children’s residential care provider, committed to supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, and complex needs. Our homes are Ofsted\-registered and focused on providing a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment.

The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, security, and emotional well\-being of the children during the night. You’ll remain awake and alert throughout the shift, providing support as needed and responding to any incidents calmly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and safeguard the welfare of the children overnight

  • Carry out regular welfare checks and ensure the home remains safe and secure

  • Offer emotional reassurance and support if a child wakes or becomes distressed

  • Complete nightly logs and reports accurately

  • Support morning routines and handover to day staff

  • Light domestic duties (laundry, tidying communal areas, preparing breakfast)
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in residential or similar care settings

  • A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach

  • Excellent communication and observation skills

  • Flexibility to work night shifts on a rota basis, including weekends

  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles

  • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)

  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

  • Right to work in the UK
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary

  • Free Blue Light Card

  • Ongoing training, professional development, and Level 3 qualification support

  • Supportive team environment with supervision and guidance

  • Opportunities for progression within the organization

  • Wellbeing services
We do not offer sponsorship.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • On\-site parking

  • Transport links
Shift:
  • Night shift
Work days:
  • Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

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