Support Worker - Waking Nights

Caretech Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Wellbeing support 24/7

Inclusive team culture

Career progression

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caretech Group is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker for our Children’s Residential Home. You will provide a calm, compassionate night-time presence, monitor wellbeing, and respond to distress to keep children safe.

Join a supportive team, document thoroughly, and help with bedtime/morning routines while fostering a therapeutic environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or similar setting.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent written reporting skills.
• Ability to work nights and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional reassurance and a calm, consistent night presence.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to distress or incidents during the night.
• Complete logs, safeguarding reports, and handovers to the day team.
• Support bedtime and morning routines, including waking children and assisting with personal care.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure a safe, peaceful environment.
• Help maintain a therapeutic and stable atmosphere in line with care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Reliability & resilience

Written communication

Flexible & committed

Night shift independence

Safeguarding & trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Are you a calm, compassionate, and resilient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our Children’s Residential Home.

This role is crucial in providing safety, stability, and emotional reassurance through the night. As part of a therapeutic and trauma-informed environment, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the children in our care feel safe, secure, and supported – even while the rest of the world sleeps.

About Us

Our residential home provides a nurturing and structured environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, or significant challenges in their early lives. We work closely with social workers, therapists, and educational professionals to offer a holistic and child-centred care approach.

About the Role

As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will:

• Provide emotional reassurance and a calm, consistent presence throughout the night.
• Monitor the wellbeing of the children and respond to any distress, incidents, or needs during the night.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation, including logs, safeguarding reports, and handovers to the day team.
• Support bedtime and morning routines, including waking the children, preparing breakfast, and assisting with personal care if needed.
• Conduct regular checks around the home to ensure it remains a safe, secure, and peaceful environment.
• Help maintain a therapeutic and stable atmosphere in line with the home’s care plans and behavioural strategies.

This role is waking, not sleeping. You’ll be awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure full supervision and support is provided.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a natural empathy for children and young people.
• Can remain calm and responsive in emotionally charged or challenging situations.
• Is reliable, resilient, and understands the importance of professional boundaries.
• Can work independently through the night while remaining part of a supportive team.
• Has excellent written communication skills for clear and effective reporting.
• Is flexible and committed to the needs of the home and its residents.

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

• Experience in a similar role or within a residential childcare setting.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards it).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management techniques.

What We Offer

• Fully funded qualifications and continuous professional development.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Pension scheme, and other employee benefits.

Join us and become a trusted guardian in the quiet hours – helping children sleep safely, dream freely, and wake up stronger.