Job Introduction
Looking for a rewarding night role? Become a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, working 35 hours per week, and help young people feel safe, valued, and supported.
Join our Family
Do you have a caring heart and a passion for making a difference?
Join our dedicated team in Shipley and help transform the lives of young people aged 0-18. In our warm, nurturing home for up to five young people, you'll provide care, support, and encouragement that builds confidence, independence, and brighter futures.
Every day is a chance to create positive memories, support personal growth, and make a lasting impact. With great transport links to Bradford and Leeds, plus on-site parking, this is more than a job, it's a chance to change lives.
Be the difference. Join our family today.
Bring your experience of supporting children and young people to a role where you can make a real difference. As a Waking Nights Residential Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment throughout the night, building trusted relationships and supporting young people to thrive.
The children and young people in our care have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse and may face complex challenges. Your role will be to provide reassurance, emotional support, and a secure overnight environment where they feel safe, valued, and cared for.
We're looking for compassionate, committed individuals who put children and young people at the heart of everything they do and are passionate about making a lasting difference.
This is a waking nights role, working 35 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.
Shifts - 21:30pm – 07:30am – Sunday – Thursday
21:45pm – 7:45am – Friday – Saturday (4 on 4 off Shift Pattern)
What our children want
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Warm and caring personality
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Playing with them
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Watching television with us and joining in with hobbies that we enjoy
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You won’t see the role as a job and will instead see it as our home that we live in
What our children say
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“I love to go out to have a pamper day getting my nails and eyebrows done!”
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“I enjoy dedicated time with those who care for me especially going for a walk and getting a Starbuck’s. We have a good chat about what’s going well for me or anything I may need support”
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“I love going to the farm and horse riding, I had never ridden a horse before”
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“I loved the caravan as it was my first ever holiday and it was very nice. I especially loved the kids disco and playing in the arcades.”
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“I love getting my bedtime stories read to me at nighttime.”
What we expect from you
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Provide a loving, safe and positive environment for our children living with us.
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Be instrumental in creating a positive future for the children living with us from a social, educational and an individual approach.
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Assist with daily activities such as getting ready for the day, including school and assisting with homework where possible.
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Thinking creatively about activities that our children can get involved with and assisting with bringing this to life.
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Being aspirational in relation to plans for children.
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Support our children with their social and emotional needs.
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Experience working with young children.
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Hold natural empathy and a caring attitude towards the children that lives with us and adopt a family mentality within the home.
What you can expect from us
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The opportunity to give children and young people a childhood that they deserve
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Enhancements for sleep ins, waking nights, bank holiday are paid in addition to salary
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Regular supervision to support development
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Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
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Competitive salary and pay progression structure
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Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
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Supportive carer and parental policies
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
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Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
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Supportive staff networks
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Access to Blue Light Card discounts
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Professional development and support to work towards a qualification in Residential Childcare
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Career progression
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement
For more information on this role please contact Emily Byron - [email protected]
Closing Date – 23 August 2026
Interview Date – 19th August 2026 / 20th August 2026
Please note candidates may be contacted before the closing date and invited to the above interview dates
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
