Children's Nights Support Worker: Caring & Impactful

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

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.