Waking Night Support Worker

Waking Night Support Worker – Provide Calm, Consistent Care Through the Night

Fantastic salary | Excellent benefits | Supportive team |

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Looking for a role where you can make a real difference during the hours others are sleeping? We’re looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join our dedicated residential team, supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Whether you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or come from a similar support background, this is your opportunity to play a vital role — keeping young people safe, supported, and settled through the night.

What’s in It for You?

You’ll be well looked after with a generous package of perks and support, including:

* Excellent Training & Career Progression
   28 days of paid training with full support to gain your Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications, opening the door to future roles such as Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.

* Extra Annual Leave
   Between 23 and 32 days holiday (increasing with service), plus the option to buy additional leave.

* Flexible Working Options
   Supportive of individual needs, with fixed waking night shifts (21:30 – 07:30).

* Exclusive Staff Discounts
   Save on groceries, travel, entertainment, leisure, and high street shopping.

* Loyalty Bonuses
   Celebrate your milestones with payments at 6 months and 12 months of service.

* Discounted Gym Memberships
   Reduced rates at selected local fitness and sports centres.

About the Waking Night Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role is essential to ensuring the children in our care are kept safe, calm, and cared for throughout the night.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment overnight

* Supporting young people who may wake or struggle to settle

* Managing any incidents or behavioural challenges with a calm, consistent approach

* Completing night-time domestic tasks and admin as required

* Monitoring the home and supporting morning handovers

* Promoting safeguarding and emotional well-being throughout your shift

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to applications from a range of backgrounds including social care, healthcare, education, and youth support. If you’ve worked nights before or are keen to move into night shifts, we’d love to hear from you.

You might have experience as a:

* Waking Night Support Worker

* Care Assistant

* Residential Support Worker

* Childcare Practitioner

* Night Care Worker

Even if you’re not sure if you’re a perfect fit, apply anyway – we’re happy to review your CV and have a friendly chat.

Shift Details

* Fixed waking night shifts from 21:30 – 07:30

* Regular rota pattern (including some weekends)

* Opportunities to pick up extra shifts available

Apply Today
Submit your CV now to be considered for this rewarding night-time role. We’ll be in touch to arrange an informal, friendly chat about the opportunity and your next steps.

Join a team that truly cares — and be the calm in someone’s night