via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Waking Night Support Worker

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Greenwich Full-time GBP 32,175 – 32,175
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Waking Night Support Worker

Children’s Residential Home

£16.50 per hour | Full & Part Time

We are recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to provide safe, consistent overnight care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide overnight care, welfare checks and emotional support.

  • Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

  • Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.

  • Build positive relationships with children and young people.

  • Complete records, handovers and incident reports.

  • Administer medication when trained and authorised.

  • Work as part of the children’s residential care team.

About You
  • Caring, reliable and resilient.

  • Good communication skills and calm under pressure.

  • Able to work waking night shifts.

  • Passion for supporting children and young people.

  • Aged 22 or over.

  • Previous children’s residential care experience desirable.

  • Level 3 Residential Childcare desirable or willingness to work towards.

Benefits

Pension | Employee discounts | Meals on shift | Training & development | Career progression

Interested?

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