Children Support Worker Waking Nights - Clevedon

Brandon Trust; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon Trust is seeking caring Children’s Support Workers to join our Clevedon team, providing overnight support to children aged 5–18 during waking night shifts. This full-time permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week with a 7-day rota.

You will work to individual support plans, help with routines, administer medication when needed, and ensure a safe, respectful environment overnight. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and child-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not offered.
• A Level 3 Childcare qualification desirable or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised overnight support for each child.
• Support evening and morning routines and settle nights.
• Administer medication where required and provide personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work within safeguarding and care procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Waking nights

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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Job Reference brandontrust/TP/667/1816

Contract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Clevedon

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Category:

Jobs Supporting People

Region / Division:

North Somerset

Business Unit:

Operations

Job Introduction

Children’s Support Worker – Waking Nights – Clevedon

Positions: Full Time
Pay: £13.20 – £13.47 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Waking Nights
Base Location: Clevedon
Drivers are essential due to the travel required.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and committed Children's Support Workers to join our Clevedon team, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 during waking night shifts.

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, person-centred overnight support that respects each child's views, wishes and individuality. You'll help create a safe, calm and reassuring environment throughout the night, ensuring children and young people feel secure, listened to and supported.

Working alongside children and young people, you'll support their wellbeing and independence by following personalised support plans and responding to individual needs overnight. This may include supporting evening and morning routines, administering medication where required, and providing personal care in a respectful and dignified way. Full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing personalised overnight support tailored to each child's individual needs, preferences and goals
• Supporting children and young people with evening routines, settling for the night and morning routines where required
• Promoting wellbeing, comfort and safety throughout the night
• Supporting with personal care, medication and health-related needs where required
• Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation
• Responding positively and confidently to changing support needs overnight
• Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and care procedures at all times
• Working as part of a supportive team and contributing to effective communication between shifts

Support is provided across a 7-day rota, including weekends.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and child-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people to thrive
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, resilience and the ability to work confidently during waking night shifts
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.

A Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.

Why Join Brandon Trust?

Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside children and young people so they can be heard, make choices and thrive in their communities.

You’ll receive full training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding Statement

Brandon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and identity.