Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Be the calm and consistent presence that helps children feel safe through the night. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, observant, and understands that even the quiet hours can make a big difference.
Location: Chipping, Near Preston
Salary & Benefits
Hourly rate: £15.50 per hour
Approximate annual salary: £34,038.00
Performance bonus: up to £2,400.00 per year
Total annual earnings potential: up to £36,438.00
Shifts: 3 on 3 off rolling shift patten
Additional earning potential:
- Sign on bonus up to £1,500.00 in the first 6 months
- £500.00 payable after 3 months of satisfactory service
- Further £1,000.00 payable after 6 months of satisfactory service
Benefits:
- Company vehicle for work purposes
- Casual dress code
- Supportive, values led culture where your leadership matters
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Welfare Programme via salary sacrifice, including retail discounts plus GP and counselling hotlines
- Quarterly welfare raffle with prizes such as holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers
- Support towards your Level 4 qualification
- Supportive team and structured working pattern
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile after the first 30 miles of the round trip
About Us
Theracare provides safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people ages 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We know that night time support is just as important as daytime care, especially for children who need reassurance, routine, and safety around the clock. Our teams are committed to creating stable environments where children can feel secure and supported at all times. We are looking for dependable people who take pride in doing the important work that often happens behind the scenes.
What you'll do
- Provide overnight supervision and support to children and young people
- Maintain a safe and secure home environment throughout the night
- Complete regular checks and respond appropriately to any issues that arise
- Support children who may need reassurance or assistance during the night
- Complete records, logs, and handovers accurately
- Follow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all times
- Contribute to a smooth handover with the day team
What we're looking for
Essential:
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people ages 8-18
- Ability to work waking night shifts consistently and responsibly
- Good communication and record keeping skills
- Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging situations
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- 12 months experience working in children’s residential care or a similar setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Theracare is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As a regulated industry working with children, all applicants must be willing to undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply now
If you are ready for a role where your calm presence and consistency can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Theracare.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
