Chidrens BANK Waking Night Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Upper Gravenhurst; On-site; GBP 1,947,000 - 2,091,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (14.31–£15.18/hr)

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Award and Recognition Vouchers

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive training and career dev.

Generous annual leave (buy 5 extra)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing support

Unum Healthcare benefits

Aviva Digicare

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Meals included during shifts

Job summary

Sh Shaw Trust, Homes2Inspire part, is seeking compassionate overnight support workers for Orchard House in Gravenhurst to safeguard and guide young people through night-time routines.

You will cover 9pm–8am on a four nights on/four nights off cycle, with weekend and bank holiday work. Training funded to achieve QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is provided, and driver’s licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 9pm–8am on a 4 nights on/4 nights off rota.
• Driver with FULL UK licence is essential.
• Willingness to complete QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (funded).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people during night shifts.
• Support night-time routines and manage incidents when they occur.
• Provide thorough handover to day shift and colleagues.
• Assist with daily routines, household tasks and meals.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments and activities.
• Liaise with social workers and therapists to meet needs.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.

Skills

Night shift readiness

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible scheduling

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 with emotional and behavioural needs - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role

• + Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
• + Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
• + Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• + Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• + Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
• + Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• + Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• + Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
• + Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• + Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• + Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
• + Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.
• + Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• + Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• + Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• + Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
• + Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members to be part of our exiting journey.

About the Home:

Orchard House is a 2 bedded children's residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire - MK45.

Zero hours BANK contract

Shifts 9pm - 8am

What We Offer

• + Competitive salary (14.31 - £15,18) per hour.
• + Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• + Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• + Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• + Overtime opportunities.
• + Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• + Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• + Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• + Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• + Refer a Friend bonus.
• + Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• + Cycle to Work scheme.
• + Subsidised days out with young people.
• + Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• + Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• + We cannot offer sponsorship or part time hours
• + Drivers with a FULL UK licence is essential.