Waking Night Support Worker
Children's Residential Homes (Ofsted Registered)
Locations: Cheshunt (EN7) & Tottenham (N17)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 10:30pm - 10:30am (Average of 3 waking night shifts per week)
Make a Difference While the World Sleeps
Are you a calm, compassionate and reliable individual looking for a rewarding career where your support can make a real difference?
At Liberi Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and supportive home where they can heal, grow and achieve their full potential. Our Ofsted-registered children's homes provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care for young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), helping them build brighter futures through stability, compassion and positive relationships.
We're building more than outstanding children's homes, we're building rewarding careers. We believe in promoting from within, investing in our people and creating supportive teams where everyone has the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed. Many of our future leaders begin their journey on the frontline, and we're committed to providing the training, guidance and opportunities to help our people achieve their career ambitions.
We're looking for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our teams in Cheshunt and Tottenham. During the night, your role will be vital in providing reassurance, safety and consistency, ensuring every young person feels secure, supported and cared for throughout the night.
If you're looking for a career with purpose and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Liberi Care?
Outstanding care begins with outstanding people. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
When you join Liberi Care, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary of £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
- Predictable waking night rota with an average of three shifts per week
- Comprehensive induction, training and continuous professional development
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Regular reflective supervision and coaching
- Clear opportunities for career progression within our residential services
- A positive, collaborative and values-driven working culture
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a growing organisation
- The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people every night
About the Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, calm and nurturing environment throughout the night. You'll provide reassurance to young people whenever needed, respond professionally to incidents and help ensure the home remains secure while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Working closely with the wider team, you'll help provide continuity of care by delivering thorough handovers and contributing to positive outcomes for every child in our care.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct regular welfare checks and monitor the safety and wellbeing of young people throughout the night.
- Provide emotional support, reassurance and guidance whenever required.
- Respond professionally to incidents using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Follow safeguarding procedures, behaviour support plans and individual risk assessments.
- Complete accurate overnight records, incident reports and documentation in line with Ofsted requirements.
- Carry out light household duties to ensure the home remains clean, safe and welcoming.
- Support young people with morning routines where appropriate.
- Deliver comprehensive handovers to the day staff team.
- Participate in training, supervision and team meetings to support your ongoing development.
About You
We're looking for someone who is dependable, observant, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people.
You'll have:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within residential childcare or a similar setting.
- The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Strong communication, observation and record-keeping skills.
- A good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a willingness to work towards achieving it) is desirable.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Why This Role Matters
The overnight hours are often when young people need reassurance and consistency the most.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll provide the stability, security and compassionate support that helps children feel safe while they sleep. Your calm presence can make a lasting difference, giving young people the confidence that someone is always there when they need them.
Every night you work contributes to creating a home where children feel protected, valued and able to build brighter futures.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a fulfilling waking night role where you can make a meaningful difference while building a rewarding career in children's residential care, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Liberi Care and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care and creating brighter futures for children and young people.
Applications are reviewed within a 24hr-48hr window, we will reach out within that timeframe should we wish to progress your application any further.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
