Support Worker, Child Minding ​/ Nanny

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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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.