Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: LE3, Leicester
Hours: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shifts)
Salary: £12.55 – £13.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a welcoming children's residential home based in the LE3 area of Leicester.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and emotional well-being of the young people in our care throughout the night. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people overnight
- Ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained at all times
- Respond promptly and appropriately to any incidents or emergencies
- Carry out nightly checks, household duties, and record-keeping
- Work as part of a team to promote a consistent and therapeutic environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and observation skills
- Reliability and commitment to overnight working hours
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People) is an advantage
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.55 – £13.50
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression
- Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer (if successful)
Join us and be a part of a team that truly makes a difference every night.
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your interest in the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.55-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- DBS on the registered update service (required)
Work Location: In person
