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Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 23,132 - 24,206 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE67, Coalville, Leicestershire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker – Coalville (LE67)

Salary: £23,132.20 – £24,206.00 (average 35 hours per week)

Ofsted: Rated Good

Join Our Growing Team!

We are expanding our home from 3 beds to 4 beds, and we’re looking for a caring, resilient and motivated Waking Night Support Worker to support children and young people with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties).

If you're compassionate, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of the young people throughout the night. Your key responsibilities include:

Care & Support

  * Providing consistent, nurturing care aligned with the Children’s Act 1989 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

  * Offering emotional and practical support during difficult or stressful moments

  * Monitoring young people, ensuring their safety and wellbeing

  * Supporting with daily living routines, cleaning, and maintaining high household standards

  * Promoting independence, positive behaviour and personal development

Education & Development Support

  * Encouraging engagement in education, hobbies and activities

  * Supporting community participation and social development

  * Advocating for young people in meetings and reviews

Record Keeping & Communication

  * Completing logs, reports and financial documentation accurately

  * Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

  * Contributing to team meetings and planning

Health, Safety & Compliance

  * Upholding safeguarding practices at all times

  * Reporting risks or concerns immediately

  * Maintaining an up‑to‑date DBS

  * Adhering to all health & safety policies

Shift Pattern

10pm – 8am

Week 1: 4 shifts

Week 2: 3 shifts

(Repeats on a 2‑week rota)

Overtime available, including day shifts and sleep‑ins when required.

-Sleep Rate: £71.20 per sleep

-Overtime: £12.71 – £13.30 per hour

Training & Development

We believe in investing in our team. You’ll receive:

-Full induction training

-Enrolment onto NVQ Level 3/4

-Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

-Clear career progression routes into senior roles

Who We’re Looking For

Whether experienced or new to the sector, we’re open to applications as long as you bring the right attitude.

Ideal candidates will be:

-Positive, enthusiastic and committed

-Calm and supportive in challenging situations

-Excellent communicators and team players

-Compassionate and reliable

-Qualified (Level 3/4) or willing to work towards it

Employee Benefits

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

If you work a bank holiday, you receive the day back in lieu

Statutory Sick Pay

All meals provided during your shift

Ofsted Good/Outstanding celebrations – team meals paid for

Company-funded Christmas meal

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to genuinely change a young person’s life. You will be part of a supportive, passionate and dedicated team who work together to create a safe and nurturing home.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a supportive, growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with us!

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