Night Support Worker (Wisbech / South)

Night Support Worker | Wisbech | Waking Nights | 4 On, 4 Off | £29,120 per annum

Looking for a night role with a rota you can plan your life around? We’re recruiting Night Support Workers to join our children’s residential team in Wisbech, helping young people feel safe, settled and cared for until morning.

The role

As a Night Support Worker, you’ll stay awake and alert throughout your shift, supporting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while they sleep. You’ll follow individual care plans and risk assessments, offer reassurance to anyone who is unsettled, and respond calmly and appropriately to any incidents overnight. You’ll work closely with the wider care team and pass on clear handovers each morning.

Shifts and pay

• Salary: £29,120 per annum (£16.00 per hour)
• Hours: 35 per week on average
• Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off
• Shifts: 10 hours, 21:30 to 07:30
• Induction: 3 to 4 induction day shifts, paid at the same rate and normally on your start date

What you’ll do

• Stay awake, alert and attentive throughout the night
• Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to young people who are anxious, unsettled or unable to sleep
• Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies
• Carry out security and fire safety checks to keep the home safe and secure
• Maintain accurate night records, reports and handovers
• Support morning routines and help young people get ready for the day
• Complete light household duties to keep the home clean and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external professionals
• Deliver care in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding guidance and company policies

Requirements

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people with experience in children’s residential care, residential childcare, children’s support work, youth work, social care, care assistant roles involving children or young people, behaviour support, SEN or SEMH settings, foster care or supported accommodation.

You’ll also have:

• Experience working with children or young people (children’s residential care desirable)
• The ability to stay alert and focused throughout a night shift
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries
• Good written record-keeping skills
• The confidence to work independently while being part of a wider team
• A full UK driving licence (desirable)

Benefits

What we offer

• £29,120 per annum for an average 35-hour week
• A fixed 4-on, 4-off rota with long blocks of time off
• Paid induction on the same rate of pay
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, including:

• An Enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
• A full employment history, with any gaps explained
• Two satisfactory references, including your most recent employer
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Satisfactory health and fitness information

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose all convictions and cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.