Wake Night Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home
Location: Nottinghamshire
Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 10:00pm – 8:00am
Job Type: Part‑Time | Permanent
We’re recruiting for a dedicated and reliable Wake Night Residential Support Worker to join a growing children’s care provider supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and mild learning or developmental needs. The organisation operates small therapeutic homes, all currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a strong emphasis on nurturing relationships, stability, and positive outcomes for children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone calm, compassionate, and resilient who enjoys providing consistency and reassurance during overnight hours.
The Role
As a Wake Night Residential Support Worker, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a safe, calm, and supportive environment throughout the night whilst ensuring the wellbeing of children within the home.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the safety and security of the home overnight
- Carrying out welfare checks and monitoring young people’s wellbeing
- Responding appropriately to children’s emotional or practical needs during the night
- Completing nightly records, logs, and handovers
- Supporting the home to remain calm, clean, and well maintained
- Following safeguarding and behaviour support procedures at all times
- Working closely with the wider staff team to ensure continuity of care
About You
- Calm, caring, and emotionally resilient
- Strong communication and observational skills
- Reliable and able to remain alert throughout waking night shifts
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people
- Residential childcare experience desirable but not essential
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Consistent weekend working pattern
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to join a supportive and values‑led team
- Career progression opportunities within the organisation
- Therapeutic and child‑focused care environment
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can provide stability, reassurance, and care during the most important hours of the day, we’d love to hear from you.
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