Night Residential Support Worker
Children’s Home | Emotional & Behavioural Needs (EBD)
Are you someone who can bring calm, consistency, and reassurance when it matters most?
We are looking for a dedicated Night Residential Support Worker to join our established and supportive team, providing care to young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
Night work in residential childcare is not just supervision. It is about creating safety, stability, and trust during the most vulnerable hours. You will play a key role in ensuring our young people feel secure, supported, and cared for throughout the night.
This is a waking night role, working a 3 on / 3 off pattern, offering structure, consistency, and a strong work life balance. Shifts are 22:00 - 08:00.
What you will be doing
- Creating a safe, calm, and nurturing environment overnight
- Completing regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments
- Responding confidently and appropriately to incidents or emerging needs
- Supporting emotional regulation and promoting a sense of security
- Maintaining clear, accurate records and handovers
- Working in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding standards
- Communicating effectively with the wider team to ensure continuity of care
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Experienced in residential childcare, supported living, or a similar care setting
- Confident working independently and making sound decisions overnight
- Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
- Strong in safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries
- Able to communicate clearly, both written and verbally
- A driver (essential)
Qualifications are welcomed but not essential. What matters most is your approach, values, and commitment to supporting young people.
What you can expect from us
- Competitive hourly rate
- Structured 3 on / 3 off rota for work life balance
- Free meals during shifts
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS, including first year of the Update Service
- Company pension scheme (after 3 months)
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Genuine opportunities for development and progression
- A stable, supportive, and experienced management team
Why this role matters
The night team plays a vital role in our homes. You are the person who ensures that when everything is quiet, our young people still feel safe, supported, and not alone.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, right to work in the UK, and medical suitability.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,660.00-£25,025.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to a shift patter of 22:00 - 08:00, 3 nights working, then 3 nights off, on a rolling pattern?
Experience:
- children's residential: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
