Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Position: Support Worker Full Time
Waking Night Support Worker – Residential Young People

Barry
£24,222 – £25,839 per annum
3 waking night shifts per week (8:30pm – 8:30am)
Young People aged 11–18

We are recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to join a residential service in Barry, providing overnight support to young people aged 11 to 18 in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people and building a long-term career in residential care.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary of £24,222 – £25,839 per year

* 3 consistent waking night shifts per week

* Free meals provided during shifts

* Enhanced pension scheme with 10% employer contribution

* Fully funded training and qualifications

* Clear career progression and development opportunities

* Supportive, friendly, and experienced team

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Stable, long-term role with meaningful work

Key Responsibilities

* Provide overnight supervision and emotional support to young people

* Ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of residents throughout the night

* Promote a calm, safe, and positive environment

* Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns

* Complete accurate record keeping and handovers for day staff

* Support young people with routines, independence, and confidence building

What We’re Looking For

* A caring, patient, and resilient individual

* Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* Previous experience in residential care, support work, or youth work is desirable but not essential

* Willingness to complete training and work within safeguarding policies

Apply Now

If you’re looking for night shift jobs in Barry, enjoy supporting young people, and want a role with training, progression, and excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start making a real difference.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone