Waking Nights Support Worker

Job Details

Location:

Telford, Shropshire

Role:
Waking Night Support Worker

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Rate: £14.36 per hour (3 long nights per week)

Closing Date:
Thursday 26 February 2026

Right to work in the UK required, sponsorship not available.

Rate: £14.36 per hour (3 long nights per week)

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising. Our teams are fully committed to Inspires' goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

The home, rated Good by OFSTED, accommodates up to six Young People with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and associated behaviours. Some children are non‑verbal or have limited communication and rely on picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

• Provide personal care and support to children and young people during waking nights.
• Support positive, inclusive experiences and encourage children to be the best version of themselves.
• Communicate using picture boards, Smartbox devices, Makaton and other appropriate methods.
• Document care accurately in an electronic recording system on a daily basis.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on care plans.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment at all times.

• Experience in residential childcare environment.
• Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence; a company vehicle will be provided for the duration of work hours.
• Ability to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, weekends).
• Confidence using digital systems; prior experience with Clearcare is an advantage.

• Experience in Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)
• Level 3 Children’s and Young People or equivalent (Preferred but not essential)
• Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

• Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
• Paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded QCF Level 4 in Children's and Young People
• Face to face therapeutic training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £1,000 per referral
• Pension scheme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• Care Tech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants
• Being part of one of the UK’s leading specialist therapeutic providers

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. All roles involve working with vulnerable groups.

Interested? Apply today and join our dedicated team at Inspire.