Waking Night Support Worker – Make a Difference While the World Sleeps
Location: Addison House – NG1
Salary: £27,976.00 – £28,650.00 per annum
Hourly rate: £13.45 – £13.77 per hour
Bonus: Opportunity to earn £1,400 attendance bonus
Shift Pattern: Follow a 4 nights on, 4 nights off rota.
Overview
Are you a night owl with a heart of gold? Do you thrive in calm but purposeful environments? Have you worked in hospitality, retail, security, customer service, or other roles where staying alert and dependable is key? If so, you don’t need prior experience in care – just the right mindset. We provide full training, qualifications, and ongoing support to help you build a meaningful career in residential childcare.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring the home and conducting regular safety checks
- Supporting young people who may wake during the night, offering calm reassurance and practical help
- Managing and recording incidents with professionalism and empathy
- Assisting with bedtime and morning routines, ensuring smooth transitions between night and day
- Maintaining accurate records and providing thorough handovers to the day team
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable environment throughout the night
Qualifications and Experience
- A strong, compassionate personality
- Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
- Problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges
- Desire to grow – full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided
- A full UK driver’s licence
What We Offer
- £26,749 – £27,747 per annum (£12.86 – £13.34 per hour)
- £1,400 annual attendance bonus
- Sleep‑in allowance (£44.56 per shift) and overtime opportunities
- 3 weeks of paid induction training
- Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Structured career progression into senior roles
- 28 days annual leave (increasing with service) + option to purchase 5 extra days
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
- 24/7 well‑being support, including free counselling sessions
- Christmas voucher up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours
- Recognition awards for long service and excellent attendance
- Cycle to work scheme and Medicash healthcare support
- Subsidised days out with young people
Additional Information
We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work. All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week. All successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies. Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion. We also offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements. Male staff are under‑represented, and we encourage male applicants. We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills and experience – this may mean offering employment at a different home.
Get in Touch
For questions or to request a full job description, contact Ben from our Careers Team: careers@homes2inspire.co.uk 01788 487057
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