Childrens Waking Night Support Worker - Hatton House

Shaw Trust; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of the Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Hatton House in Wellingborough. You will safeguard and support young people during the night, assisting with routines, recording details, and liaising with professionals.

This is a full-time role (40 hours) with a 4 on 4 off pattern, 9pm–8am. Salary ranges from £27,976 to £28,650 per year, plus attendance bonus and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is beneficial.
• Willingness to complete QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of young people during the night.
• Support night-time routines and manage incidents if they occur.
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Assist with daily routines, household tasks and meals.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Transport to school, appointments and activities when required.
• Be a positive role model and build trust with young people.
• Liaise with social workers and therapists to meet needs.
• Help develop life skills and manage finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, 4 on 4 off from 9pm to 8am.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential Waking Night Support Worker – Wellingborough, NN8

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

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

Salary: £27,976 - £28,650 per annum (£13.45 – £13.77 per hour) + attendance bonus

Location: Wellingborough, 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.

The Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, You Will

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
• Supporting with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
• Provide through 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 on 4 off from 9pm to 8am

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.

Shifts

Contracted to work 40 hours per week

4 on 4 off from 9pm until 8am

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£27,976 - £28,650 per annum).
• Attendance bonuses (up to £1,400 per year).
• 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.

Important Information

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week plus sleeps
• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are 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.