Children's Waking Night Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night – Support Worker 🌙

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £13.52 per hour

Working Hour: Full-time – 4 nights on / 4 nights off rotation

Hourly Rate: £13.52

Number of Sleeps

Required:

Yes

Pay Per Sleep: Included in hourly rate

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs aged 7–18 | Complex Needs, Trauma, EBD

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce (preferred but not essential)

Experience in Years

Required:

Previous experience in residential childcare preferred but not essential

Employment Type: Permanent

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Sponsorship is not available

• Number of Beds: Small residential home
• Location: Yorkshire
• Type of YPs: Complex Needs, Trauma, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Ratio of staff to children: Safe and supportive staffing model

We are looking for reliable, compassionate Waking Night Support Workers who can work independently, manage risk, and support young people overnight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building positive relationships with young people, families, and external agencies 🤝
• Contributing to care plans and risk assessments
• Supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing and daily activities
• Maintaining accurate records
• Working independently and using initiative during night shifts

Shift Pattern: 22:30 – 08:00 (4 nights on / 4 nights off rotation)

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
• You only have Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner experience
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available

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Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

• An established provider of complex care in Yorkshire
• A supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Comprehensive training, including 3 weeks classroom and 1 week shadow shifts

Company Size: Medium-sized provider

Number of Homes: Multiple homes across the region

Future Plans: Growth with opportunities for career progression

Other Services: Residential care for children with complex needs

• Clear pathways for career growth

• Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce

• £50 per sleep-in + enhanced overtime
• 210 hours annual leave per year 🏖️
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical & wellbeing)
• Long service awards up to £500
• Ofsted bonus payments up to £200
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Refer-a-friend scheme paid at £150 & £350 after probation
• Monthly recognition awards 🏆
• Free parking and casual dress code
• Food available on shift & access to discretionary food bank
• Company events

• Child-centred, trauma-informed care

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated residential care team, we encourage you to apply today.

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