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Job Description:

Looking for a role where your presence can make all the difference?

For many young people in residential care, the night can be the most difficult part of the day. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and past trauma don't disappear when the lights go out. That's why having calm, reliable, and compassionate adults on hand throughout the night is so important. This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing therapeutic service supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Working within small residential homes supporting up to two young people, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, stable, and nurturing environment throughout the night.

If you're someone who remains calm under pressure, values consistency, and wants to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Earn a high market salary of £31,200 - £32,400 per year.
• Working in homes supporting up to two young people allows you to provide individualised support and contribute to positive outcomes through consistency and relationship-building.
• Therapeutic Approach. Join a service that focuses on understanding young people's experiences and supporting them through relationship-led, therapeutic care.
• Access ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to progress within a growing organisation.
• Join a Forward-Thinking Service. Become part of a team committed to continually improving the care and support provided to young people.

The Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll be responsible for maintaining the safety, wellbeing, and security of young people throughout the night. You'll provide reassurance and support when required, respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies, complete relevant documentation, and help ensure a smooth handover to the day team. This role requires a vigilant, proactive approach and the ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people throughout the night.
• Carry out regular welfare and security checks in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance when required.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, or emergencies.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming home environment.
• Complete accurate records, reports, and handovers.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent care and support.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient individual who understands the importance of providing stability and reassurance to young people.

You will need:

• Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant/Worker, Teaching Assistant or other relevant role supporting children or adults with complex needs in residential care, supported living, community, or education settings.
• To be able to work 10pm-8am nights on a rota basis to include all days of the week and public holidays.
• Ability to stay awake and vigilant throughout the night.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence working independently while remaining part of a wider team.
• Motivation to learn, develop, and progress within residential childcare.
• A full UK driving licence.

What You'll Receive

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop specialist therapeutic childcare skills.
• Supportive leadership and management.
• Clear opportunities for future progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding night role where your support can make a genuine difference, click Apply Now and we'll be in touch for an initial discussion

We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to provide overnight support to a young person with SEND and additional needs.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the individual's safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.

• Maintaining a safe overnight environment.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support.
• Monitoring wellbeing throughout the shift.
• Following care and support plans.
• Completing welfare checks as required.
• Recording observations and reports.
• Supporting routines and individual needs.
• Responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies.

• Previous care, support or childcare experience.
• Strong observation skills.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to work lone shifts where required.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

• Residential childcare experience.
• SEND experience.
• Autism support experience.
• Learning disability support.
• SEMH experience.
• Medication administration training.

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
• Right to Work checks
• Professional references
• Full employment history verification
• Mandatory training completion
• Safeguarding training

• Be dependable and punctual.
• Demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Prioritise safety and wellbeing.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Denbigh
Pay Rate: £14.57 - £15.41 per hour
Reference: WNSW/Denbigh/2

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people s lives? We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Waking Night Support Worker in Denbigh.

What We Offer you as a Waking Night Support Worker:

• Competitive pay: £14.57 - £15.41 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Free comprehensive training
• Enhanced DBS check provided
• 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team

Your Role as a Support Worker:

• Supporting young children in a residential setting
• Encouraging independence with daily living tasks
• Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement
• Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities
• Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always

Requirements:

• Aged 18 or over
• Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)
• Social Care Wales
• Minimum 6 months experience in a healthcare or support setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with vulnerable adults

About Jane Lewis:

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis Healthcare is a trusted UK healthcare recruiter, supplying skilled professionals across the health and social care sector. We put people first and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to vulnerable individuals.

Apply Today:

If you re an experienced Waking Night Support Worker in Denbigh or the surrounding areas and want flexible, rewarding work with weekly pay, apply now with Jane Lewis.

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Waking Night Support Worker

Earn 150 to 160 a night as a Waking Night Support Worker at Goldcrest Lodge, keeping children safe and settled until morning.

Working arrangements

Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire

Salary / Pay: 150 to 160 per night, equivalent to approximately 15,600 to 16,640 per year pro rata based on 24 hours (2 nights per week), or 23,400 to 24,960 per year based on 36 hours (3 nights per week)

Shift Pattern: 7:00pm to 7:00am, part-time (24 or 36 hours), including some weekend work

About Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing

Direct care

• Carry out welfare checks throughout the night, at least every 15 minutes where required
• Comfort and settle children who wake during the night
• Follow care plans and medical guidance for each child

• Complete laundry and light food preparation as needed
• Clean and maintain communal areas including toilets and floors

• Complete daily reports and record incidents or medication given
• Hand over clearly to the day team each morning

• Caring, patient and reliable with strong communication skills
• Able to stay calm under pressure during night shifts
• Comfortable working independently overnight
• Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing
• Experience in residential childcare desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking

Waking Nights Support Worker

Islington Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week Waking Nights

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Make a Difference Through the Night

Peabody is looking for a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 with high support needs. You'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment overnight while helping residents progress towards independence.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by supporting vulnerable young people who may be experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or other complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and security of residents throughout the night.
• Conduct regular building and welfare checks.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents.
• Manage tenancy-related issues, including noise, anti-social behaviour, and smoking.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents.
• Build positive relationships and encourage a strong sense of community.
• De-escalate challenging situations and manage risk effectively.
• Complete accurate records, reports, and handovers.
• Promote independence, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.

About You

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people aged 16-25 within social housing, education, supported housing, or the charity sector.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health challenges, high-risk behaviours, or high vulnerability.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.
• Good IT skills and experience managing complex caseloads.
• Strong report writing, organisational, and time management skills.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including healthcare, family-friendly benefits, and retail discounts.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Important Information

• Full-time waking nights role working 37.5 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• First-stage interviews: Microsoft Teams on Thursday 27 August 2026.
• Second-stage interviews: In person at Barnsbury Park, Islington on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
• Applications should include an anonymised CV and a short supporting statement.
• Applications may be reviewed as they are received.
• Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and creating a safe environment where they can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your anonymised CV and supporting statement.

Waking Night Support Worker Preston

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people? We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join an established SEN residential care setting in the PR3 area of Preston.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team that supports children and young people with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions, in a setting committed to high standards of care and education.

Position Overview
The Waking Night Support Worker role involves providing overnight care and support to children and young people aged 8 to 18 years. You will be essential in ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the night, helping to create a nurturing and safe environment.

We are looking for full-time waking night positions (40 hours a week) 4 x 10 hour shifts

We are also looking for day support workers on a full and part time basis

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality overnight care, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people
• Support behavioural management and encourage positive routines
• Maintain accurate records and promote safeguarding best practices
• Build trusting relationships and promote independence and life skills development
• Contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and structured environment

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is necessary for this role
• Passion for supporting young people and their development
• No formal qualifications are required, but a proactive approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially those with complex needs or within residential care
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• NVQ or equivalent in Health & Social Care or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• Fully funded Level 3 to Level 5 diplomas and management development programmes
• On-shift meals and sleep-ins provided
• Employer pension scheme and six weeks' annual leave
• Free parking and high street discount schemes
• Opportunities for overtime and additional sleep-ins
• Supportive leadership team focused on professional development

This role offers a unique chance to be part of shaping a brand-new home setting, creating a positive environment where children can thrive. The position of Waking Night Support Worker in the Preston area demands a compassionate and reliable individual dedicated to making a real difference.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

Support Worker - Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse

15.34 per hour

Newquay, Cornwall

22.5 hours per week

Temporary ongoing contract

Sellick Partnership are supporting an organisation with the recruitment of a Support Worker on a temporary ongoing basis.

Key responsibilities of the Support Worker:

• Understand individual support needs and contribute to effective support plans.
• Confidently complete risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Communicate clearly and build strong, positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems efficiently.
• Work independently when required and collaborate well within a team.
• Remain flexible and able to adjust to changing demands.
• Stay focused under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Show resilience and adapt well to challenges.
• Maintain a friendly, positive approach, even in difficult situations.

Essential Criteria of the Support Worker:

• Enhanced DBS (Essential)
• Driving license and access to own vehicle (Essential)

If this role is of interest then please apply now, for further information contact Lucy Giles at the Sellick Partnership Derby office

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Support Worker - Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse

£15.34 per hour

Newquay, Cornwall

22.5 hours per week

Temporary ongoing contract

Sellick Partnership are supporting an organisation with the recruitment of a Support Worker on a temporary ongoing basis click apply for full job details

Waking Night Rehabilitation Support Worker

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Rehabilitation Support Worker to provide high-quality care to individuals as they recover and relearn skills after they have had an accident or injury. The work we do at Ariya Neuro Care makes a profound impact on peoples' lives.

• We have achieved the highest level of Platinum in the Investors in People Accreditation due to the development of our staff.
• We were also shortlisted for the Investors in People 'Platinum Employer of the year 2025.
• All of our CQC inspected services are rated outstanding in all areas, because we genuinely care about the people we support. If you have a passion to help others this could be a good fit for you.

The role:

We're looking for a proactive person to join our rehabilitation service on nights. Our service in Rotherham is a high-quality environment, with a focus on developing people. We provide a great induction programme with supportive shadowing shifts and development opportunities.

The role is from 10pm until 8am and the shifts are based on a rota basis, including some weekends. Training will be during day-time hours.

The ideal candidate would be happy both working on their own and within a team, be proactive and have a good sense of humour. The team are really friendly, welcoming and supportive and there are good training and development opportunities.

The waking night team support individuals to develop a good sleep /wake cycle and offer reassurance and support overnight. This role also involves some personal care, cleaning duties and some paperwork to prepare the service for the next day.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support!

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Employee referral programme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ariya Neurocare, please do not hesitate to apply.

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.

We re seeking compassionate, resilient Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide steady, nurturing care to the young people we support, even when things feel tough.

The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, but alongside these challenges are the breakthroughs, the small steps forward, the moments of trust, the laughter and achievements that remind you why this work matters.

Location: Ollerton

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week), and Bank / Part-Time opportunities available

Salary: £30,500 £32,500

Shift Pattern: This role operates on a 2-week rolling rota which includes 4 shifts one week, and 3 the following week. The hours for this role are 10pm through to 8am the following morning.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Full-Time Contract.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holiday).
• Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
• Funded qualifications including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
• Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
• High-quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.

What We re Looking For:

• Previous experience in residential childcare, youth work, or other care roles is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake all training required for the role, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and therapeutic training in DDP.
• A caring and compassionate approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full manual UK driving license.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Provide a calm, reassuring presence during the night and respond to the emotional and physical needs of children.
• Monitor and support children who may struggle with sleep, anxiety or nightmares.
• Encourage and model positive bedtime and night routines.
• Respond promptly to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies, following policies and procedures.
• Administer first aid and medication where required, following training and guidelines.
• Provide high-quality, consistent care for the young person in line with their placement and care plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships through DDP-informed practice.
• Accurately complete nightly records, key work sessions, and incident reports accurately and promptly.
• Support the young person s education, health and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively as part of the staff team, contributing to handovers, reflective practice, and team meetings.
• Support domestic tasks to maintain a safe, homely environment (e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping).

We recognise that this role takes a lot, both emotionally and practically, which is why we invest in our team. You will be part of a team where care is not just provided, but lived, where every decision is centred around the wellbeing and potential of the young person.

About Us

When you join Keyline Care, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. We value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when our team thrives, so do the young people we care for.

Keyline Care is a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care.

This exciting new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our new children s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.

Safeguarding Statement

Keyline Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day!