Waking Night children support worker

P4 Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for Waking Night Support Workers to care for young people aged 11–16 with complex needs in Ipswich. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, providing night support, and handling medical needs. Ideal candidates are reliable, calm under pressure, and compassionate. Full training is provided. The position offers structured induction and options for 37.5 or 52-hour contracts.

Benefits

Supportive management

Structured induction

Work that makes a genuine difference

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or waking nights is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, calm, and reassuring environment.
• Providing support during the night including monitoring, personal care, and safeguarding.
• Responding promptly to any needs, incidents, or medical requirements.
• Keeping accurate records and handovers for the day staff.
• Supporting routines such as bedtime, early morning activities, and transitions.
• Working as part of a caring and professional night team.

Skills

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Patient

Team-focused attitude

Job description

Location: IP7 – Hadleigh / Ipswich

Hours: 37.5 or 52-hour contracts available

Shift pattern: 12.5‑hour waking nights (8:00pm – 8:30am)

Recruiting via P4 Recruitment

About the Role

P4 Recruitment are supporting a brilliant 7‑bed children’s home caring for young people aged 11–16 with autism, non‑verbal communication needs, epilepsy, and 1:1 or 2:1 support ratios.

We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the children throughout the night.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining a safe, calm, and reassuring environment
• Providing support during the night including monitoring, personal care, and safeguarding
• Responding promptly to any needs, incidents, or medical requirements
• Keeping accurate records and handovers for the day staff
• Supporting routines such as bedtime, early morning activities, and transitions
• Working as part of a caring and professional night team

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, vigilant, and calm under pressure
• Adaptable with a positive, team‑focused attitude
• Compassionate, patient, and able to build trust with young people
• Resilient and confident supporting children with complex needs
• Experience in social care or waking nights is beneficial but not essential; full training is provided.

Why This Role?

Consistent night‑shift pattern

Option of 37.5 or 52‑hour weekly contracts

Work that makes a genuine difference

Supportive management and structured induction

Apply Today

If you’re a night owl with a caring nature and want to play a vital role in supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via P4 Recruitment.