Do you have prior experience working with children and young people? Do you thrive in a role where your calm, reassuring presence can provide stability and comfort?
We are seeking a compassionate Children's Waking Night Support Worker to join a committed team that provides high-quality care and support in a welcoming children's home.
Located in the heart of Reading, this family-oriented home provides a safe and supportive environment for children and young people aged 8 to 18 who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). By providing the children with therapeutic and child-centred care throughout their day-to-day lives, the team helps young people build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
As a Children’s Waking Night Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure continuity of support and contribute to a stable, nurturing environment for the children and young people. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential, along with the ability to remain alert during overnight hours, manage situations confidently, and follow safeguarding procedures at all times. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, conducting smooth handovers with the morning team, providing emotional support, and ensuring the home remains structured and well-prepared for the day ahead.
Salary: £26,500 - £29,500 (depending on qualification and experience)
Rota: 4 nights per week from 21:30 - 07:30 or 21:15 - 07:15
Benefits of a Children's Waking Night Support Worker
- The chance to work within an Ofsted-rated “Good” home
- Continuous support and training are provided to you by your management team
- Working with a company that encourages your career progression
- Free Level 4 Residential Childcare qualification if not already completed
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- Company benefits
- Free parking
Role of a Children's Waking Night Support Worker
- Provide child-centred and trauma-informed care to children overnight
- Take personal responsibility for learning about each young person
- Build meaningful and positive relationships with the children
- Supporting young people to make appropriate choices
- Support with medication administration
- Provide therapeutic and holistic support to the children
- Ensure important information is communicated to the morning team
- Maintain the overall safe, warm, and family-feel environment of the home
- Promote independence, resilience, and social development
- Ensure the day-to-day running of the home is maintained
- Follow safeguarding policies and care plans at all times
- Maintain well-written and detailed records of events and behaviours
- Support the children with their emotional, social, and educational needs and development
Requirements of a Children's Waking Night Support Worker
- Must have a genuine passion for making a positive difference in children’s lives
- Must have prior experience working with children, ideally with emotional and behavioural needs
- Must have a valid UK Driver's License
- Must be able to work 4 shifts a week 21:30 - 07:30 or 21:15 - 07:15
- A level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare is preferred but not essential.
Please apply today or get in touch for more details.
Eleanor 07939396110
Katy 07884866037
Charmaine 07990004996
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,500.00-£29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please share a few words about how your prior experience may be beneficial in a Waking Night role supporting children and young people.
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
