Night Support Worker - Children's Homes

JR United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special education and care provider as a Night Support Worker in Kendal. This role involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs during waking nights. You will help create positive pathways for their development while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover and discounts

Qualifications

• Support during severe trauma, illness, upset, or sleep issues.
• Build trust and rapport with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during challenging situations.
• Complete paperwork, cleaning, and laundry during quieter times.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Honesty

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)

£29,936 - £32,888 assuming good attendance

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life, supporting them through high highs and low lows. Our night support workers help young people regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults. This role involves challenges but also small victories that make a huge difference.

Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes. Our night support workers find fulfillment in making positive impacts, celebrating small wins.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing support during severe trauma, illness, upset, or sleep issues.
• Building trust and rapport with young people.
• Completing tasks like paperwork, cleaning, and laundry during quieter times.

Working here is meaningful, focusing on individual needs and guiding young people toward positive futures.

Benefits include:

• Salary: £28,536 - £31,488
• Attendance Bonus: £1,400 (assuming good attendance)
• 4-week induction via Care Academy
• 7 weeks’ holiday
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits (holiday, pension, insurance)
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and discounts
• Modern facilities and work environments
• Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

We value diversity and inclusion:

We celebrate differences, reflecting this in our team to better support our young people. No experience needed; we look for:

• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
• If lacking a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will support your studies

You will start as an NSO, undergoing 4 weeks of training in our Care Academy.

Join the UK’s leading special education and care provider:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. The role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH