Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights

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• Role Identification 12612
• Job Category Social Care
• Posting Date 02/05/2026, 03:09 PM
• Locations Chesterfield Residential
• Apply Before 02/19/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Salary £29500 per annum
• Vetting Level Required DBS Enhanced Adult & Children

Residential Support Worker– Waking Nights

Salary:up to £29,500 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Location:Chesterfield

Contract/Hours:Permanent/Full Time 37 hrs per week Waking nights - Some weekend working will be required.

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We’re looking for a dedicated Residential Support Workers for waking nights to join our team you’ll be expected to offer emotional support, practical advice, and mentorship to young people, helping them essential life skills and build their confidence.

A primary expectation is ensuring our young people’s safety and wellbeing by creating and maintain a secure and supportive environment.

This involves following safeguarding procedures, managing challenging behaviours, and responding effectively to emergencies.

Promoting independence is important, you’ll support young people in developing their skills to the best of their abilities, including assisting with any nighttime needs by assisting them with tasks such as personal care and household chores. The level of support will vary depending on the individual needs, focusing on fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being.

Accurate time keeping is essential, so you'll be expected to document nighttime activities common incidents and progress as well as contribute to reports and reviews.

About the service

Yew Tree is an exciting new residential home that offers accommodation and support for children and young people up to 18 years of age with both physical and learning disabilities.

We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be a senior member of the team playing a vital role in helping our young people achieve their personal goals and develop their independence.

We are looking for Experienced qualified support workers to join our growing team, however we are open to applications from candidates who have the experience and are eager to work towards obtaining this qualification on our career pathway.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

As residential support worker you’ll support by:

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Supervise and guide staff as required, in accordance with Action for Children policies and procedures.

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