Waking Night Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Sutton Coldfield B73
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 09:30pm – 7:30am (Waking Night Shifts)

Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

We are looking for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our Children’s Residential Home in Sutton Coldfield. This is a full-time, permanent position working 9:30pm – 7:30am waking night shifts, supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing residential setting.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in children’s residential care, support work, youth work, or safeguarding, who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision and safeguarding for children and young people in the home
• Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Support young people who wake during the night and require reassurance or assistance
• Maintain a safe, calm, and structured residential environment overnight
• Complete night logs, incident reports, and daily records accurately
• Work in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and residential care standards
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and secure throughout the night
• Provide clear handover reports to the day team

Requirements

• Experience working as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Night Support Worker, or Care Worker
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and professional during night shifts
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable (but not essential)

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience in a Children’s Residential Home or supported living environment
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behaviour support, or safeguarding frameworks

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year
• Full-time permanent role with consistent waking night shifts
• Supportive management team and positive working environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in children’s residential care

Apply Now

If you are a reliable, compassionate Waking Night Support Worker looking to join a Children’s Residential Care team in Sutton Coldfield, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and relevant experience in care or support work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person