Overnight Children's Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wimborne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50 per hour

£15.50 per hour with Level 3 in RC

Overnight shift payments

Company pension scheme

Waking Nights shifts 10pm-8am

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

Early Pay On Demand

Training and career development

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker for our new Children’s Residential Home near Wimborne. You will provide compassionate, consistent support to children with complex needs, helping them feel safe, valued and empowered.

You will work nights 10:00pm–8:00am, building trusting relationships, supporting routines, promoting independence, and contributing to care plans and welfare checks. Full training provided; NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to pursue it is

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable individual with empathy for children.
• Willingness to complete full training and ongoing support.
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards) in Residential Childcare preferred.
• Full UK driving licence may be required.
• Right to work in the UK with sufficient remaining time.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support evening, bedtime, and settling routines.
• Promote independence and develop life skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a safe, nurturing environment.
• Support care plans, daily routines, and risk assessments.
• Monitor wellbeing during the night and perform hourly welfare checks.
• Carry out light domestic duties to maintain a welcoming home.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Agincare is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker for our new Children’s Residential Home near Wimborne. You will provide compassionate, consistent support to children with complex needs, helping them feel safe, valued and empowered.

You will work nights 10:00pm–8:00am, building trusting relationships, supporting routines, promoting independence, and contributing to care plans and welfare checks. Full training provided; NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to pursue it is