Nights Youth Support Worker: Calm, Compassionate Care

Shaw Trust; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Sleep-in pay

Free meals during shifts

28 days leave

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to join a caring team that supports young people who have experienced trauma. You will work autonomously yet be part of a supportive network, ensuring safety and stability during night shifts.

The role offers full training, a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, and clear progression through pay bands as experience grows, with a focus on development and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong, compassionate personality.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Proactive mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support young people who have experienced trauma.
• Prioritise and manage own workload independently.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment for young people.
• Build trust and positive relationships to encourage engagement.
• Complete and maintain accurate house paperwork and reports.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Flexibility to work shifts

Problem-solving

Life experience

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to join a caring team that supports young people who have experienced trauma. You will work autonomously yet be part of a supportive network, ensuring safety and stability during night shifts.

The role offers full training, a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, and clear progression through pay bands as experience grows, with a focus on development and safeguarding.