Sleeping Nights Children's Support Worker - Cardiff

Active Care Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Refer a friend (up to £1,500)

Active Learning Hub

Job summary

Active Care Group's Active Assistance team is recruiting for sleeping nights care for an 11-year-old girl in her family home in Penarth. The role runs from 22:00 to 08:00, supporting a child with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, a VP shunt, non-verbal communication, and behavioural challenges.

The position offers flexibility as part-time or full-time, with regular weekly shifts, a stable pattern, and a zero-hours contract.

Responsibilities

• Support one child with complex needs during overnight nursing shifts.
• Work as part of a consistent care team with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance.

Job description

# Sleeping Nights Children's Support WorkerCardiffPart TimeCloses 8 October 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this roleWould you like a role for **sleeping night shifts (10pm-8am)****?**Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in her family home overnight?Join **Active Assistance** and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting our new young client in Penarth.This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a trusted connection with one child and make a genuine difference in her life.**About the role:****Active Assistance** are expanding our client base, and have a new children's care package in Penarth.This role is to support our brand new client, an 11 year old girl, in her family home overnight. Our client has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, has a VP shunt, and is non-verbal and has behavioural challenges.This role is for sleeping night shifts, to support her during the night as and when needed.**When you will be working:*** Sleeping nights (10pm-8am)* Part time or Full time available, depending how many nights a week you are looking forIn this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with **regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance.** While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a **stable working pattern with the same client.****What to look forward to:*** **£12.75 per hour** - you’ll also receive an **additional 14.07% holiday pay** on every hour worked* **Advanced monthly rotas*** Full **specialist training**, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager* Access to the **Active Learning Hub** – e-learning & in-person development* **Nest pension*** Be recognised through our **Active Awards** programme* **Refer a friend** and earn up to **£1,500*** A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team**Apply today and become part of something special with Active Assistance.***At Active Assistance we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.***Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/Salary£12.75 per hour## Job detailsReference: REQ002299Contract type: Part TimeDivision: WalesPosted: 10 September 2026Closing date: 8 October 2026