Children's Nights Support Worker £500 Bonus

Compassionate Care Group Ltd; Salford; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay £14.90

Sleep-in rate £50 per shift

Up to 28 days holiday pay

DBS check and training opportunities

Employee benefits and pension scheme

Job summary

Compassionate Care Group Ltd in Salford is recruiting a Support Worker to provide care and support to complex children and young people in our brand-new Children's home. You will work with a team to ensure safety, promote positive development, and deliver person-centred care.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS via the Update Service, a valid UK driving licence, and flexibility for days, nights, and sleep-ins. Training begins 9 November 2026, with full-time start essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with behaviours that challenge people.
• Great organisational skills, being creative and able to think outside the box.
• Effective communication skills, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to children.
• Resilience when faced with difficult challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexibly and creatively to overcome challenges.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to think clearly and follow set procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a rota including sleep ins.
• Must be over 25 years old
• Must be a driver and have a clean Driving License with no fault claims

Responsibilities

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language, and hugs are the currency.
• Be a positive role model, guiding them through the ups and downs of childhood with patience, kindness, compassion, and an endless supply of giggles.
• Respect our children's privacy and fight for their rights.
• Contribute to children's care plans and risk assessments, their reviews, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure high-quality records are maintained for all children with regular supervision and advice from shift leaders
• Form effective relationships with children, their families, and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with challenging children

Good communication

Organised and creative

Calm under pressure

Flexible and sleep-in capable

Job description

£500 Welcome Bonus

You must have an Enhanced Children's and Adults DBS on the Update Service and aFull Clean Valid UK Driving Licence to be considered for this role.

Training for this role starts on 9th November 2026, so you must be available to start full-time from that date.

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our comprehensive offerings encompass supported living, residential emergency accommodation, and specialized step-down services for mental health care.

At Compassionate Care, our mission is to instigate profound and enduring transformations in the lives of both adults and children. We empower those under our care to embrace independence and lead fulfilling lives, always upholding principles of dignity, autonomy, and self-worth.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we aspire to emerge as the most trusted and esteemed name in the care sector. We are resolute in our dedication to delivering reliable, compassionate support while setting unparalleled standards of service quality in the UK.

Join us at Compassionate Care and be a part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

We havedays, nights, and bankpositions available.

Support Worker Role Summary

To work within a team providing care and support to complex children and young people, ensuring their safety and the development of positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language, and hugs are the currency.
• Be a positive role model, guiding them through the ups and downs of childhood withpatience, kindness, compassion,and an endless supply of giggles.
• Respect our children's privacy and fight for their rights.
• Contribute to children's care plans and risk assessments, their reviews, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure high-quality records are maintained for all children with regular supervision and advice from shift leaders
• Form effective relationships with children, their families, and external agencies.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A nurturing and supportive individual who provides children with high levels of care and support, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of working with children with behaviours that challenge people.
• Relevant qualifications within the childcare industry are welcome, but not essential.
• Great organisational skills, being creative and able to think outside the box.
• Effective communication skills, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to children.
• Resilience when faced with difficult challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexibly and creatively to overcome challenges.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to think clearly and follow set procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a rota including sleep ins.
• Must be over 25 years old
• Must be a driver and have a clean Driving License with no fault claims

Why Compassionate Care Group?

• Competitive Pay: Earn £14.90 per hour, plus sleep-in shifts at a sleep-in rate of £50.
• Up to 28 days holiday pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: DBS check, career development, funded Care Certificate, employee assistance program, referral bonus, pension scheme, social events, and more!
• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in our brand-new Children's home.
• Positive Environment: Join our supportive and family-oriented team.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career with structured training and development programs.

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