Children's Waking Night Support Worker
Ofsted Regulated Home | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Hillingdon / Marlow / Maidenhead / Slough
Salary: £26,325 per annum
Work Location: On-site
Be the Calm When It Matters Most
While most people are asleep, you could be providing the reassurance, stability and sense of safety that a young person needs.
At Beacon Residential Homes, we're committed to changing the lives of children and young people through safe, nurturing and stable residential care. As a family-run organisation with a growing portfolio of Ofsted-rated "Good" children's homes, we support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) to build confidence, resilience and brighter futures.
We're looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Maidenhead / Slough.
This is more than a night shift. It's an opportunity to be a consistent and trusted presence during some of the most important hours of the day, helping young people feel safe, responding when support is needed and ensuring the home remains calm and secure.
Why Join Beacon Residential Homes?
We believe great care starts with people who feel valued and supported.
When you join us, you'll receive:
- £26,325 salary per annum
- Company pension scheme
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Support from an experienced, approachable and welcoming management team
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a family-run organisation that genuinely values its people
The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll be responsible for helping maintain a safe, calm and secure environment throughout the night.
You'll monitor the wellbeing of the young people in our care, provide reassurance when needed and respond professionally to any situations that arise.
You'll also play an important role in maintaining continuity between the night and day teams, ensuring colleagues have the information they need to provide consistent care.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of young people throughout the night
- Completing regular welfare checks and maintaining accurate records
- Responding calmly and professionally to incidents or emergencies
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments and established routines
- Providing emotional support and reassurance when needed
- Maintaining a safe, clean and secure home environment
- Completing overnight records and thorough handovers
- Working in line with safeguarding procedures, company policies and Ofsted standards
- Supporting a consistent and high standard of care throughout every shift
About You
For this role, we're looking for someone who is calm when things aren't calm.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working with children or young people, particularly within residential childcare or supporting those with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification is preferred
- A calm, professional and dependable approach
- The ability to work independently while remaining alert, proactive and responsive
- Strong communication, observation and record-keeping skills
- A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes
- A full UK driving licence is desirable
Experience is valuable, but so are the right values, attitude and commitment to supporting young people.
Why Waking Nights Matter
The night can be a difficult time for young people who have experienced uncertainty, trauma or instability.
Sometimes, knowing that someone is there is enough to make a difference.
Your calm presence can provide reassurance when a young person is unsettled, your response to a difficult situation can help them feel secure, and your consistency can help build the trust that supports long-term progress.
Every night is another opportunity to help a young person feel safe.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work genuinely matters, and you want to build a career with an organisation that values and develops its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Beacon Residential Homes and be part of a team helping young people feel safer, stronger and more confident about their future.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,325.00 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
