Childrens Waking Night Support Worker - Hatton House

Prospects; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted bonus scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee support & wellbeing

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of the Shaw Trust Group, is hiring a Waking Night Support Worker for Hatton House in Wellingborough. You will safeguard young people, manage night-time routines, provide handover to day staff, and support daily living tasks from 9pm to 8am.

Contract 40 hours per week, four nights on/off, with shifts including bank holidays. A full UK driving licence is essential; progression towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is funded.

Qualifications

• Must show genuine care for young people and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare; training funded.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of young people during night shifts.
• Support with night-time routines and manage incidents.
• Provide comprehensive handover to day staff.
• Assist with daily routines, household tasks and meals.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Transport to school/appointments when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work a 4 nights on, 4 nights off rota from 9pm to 8am.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Willingness to study

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker – Wellingborough – NN8

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire – NN8

Ofsted: Good in all areas

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

About The Home

Hatton House is a 4 bedded childrens residential home based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 – the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, You Will

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Hours

• Contracted to work 40 hours per week
• Working 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off – 9pm – 8am

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• Sleep-in allowance -£50.00 per sleep (not applicable to waking nights)
• 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 preferred.

Please Note

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.