Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Healthy Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential home in Whitechapel is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker. This role involves ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of young people throughout the night. The ideal candidate will have experience with young people and a caring approach. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.15 - £13.80 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme after 12 months

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Every other weekend off for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of young people at night.
• Provide emotional reassurance and practical support.
• Carry out regular checks and maintain nightly records.
• Support with morning routines and handovers to day staff.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Flexible with night shifts

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location: Whitechapel, London
Salary: £13.15 - £13.80 per hour
Shifts: 7:40pm - 8:00am
Pattern: Week 1 - 4 nights / Week 2 - 3 nights (every other weekend off)
Bonus: Employee bonus scheme after 12 months' service - paid twice yearly, worth potentially thousands of pounds depending on length of service

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join our children's residential home in Whitechapel. You\'ll be part of a caring and committed team that supports young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued throughout the night.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you\'ll play a vital role in maintaining a calm and secure environment, responding to the needs of the young people, and helping to promote their emotional well-being and independence.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Ensure the safety, security, and welfare of young people during the night.
• Provide emotional reassurance and practical support as needed.
• Carry out regular checks and maintain detailed nightly records.
• Follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Support with morning routines and handovers to day staff.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and homely environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (residential, education, or similar setting desirable).
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexibility to work a rolling 2-week night shift pattern.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£13.15 - £13.80 per hour).
• Every other weekend off for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Generous employee bonus scheme after 12 months' service (paid twice a year, based on length of service and performance).
• Genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people\'s lives.

If you\'re passionate about helping young people build brighter futures and can bring warmth, stability, and professionalism to the night shift, we\'d love to hear from you.