Waking Night Residential Childcare Support — Training & Benefits

Area Camden Ltd; Holloway; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction & training

Fixed rota pattern

168 hours average per month

236 hours annual leave per year

Pension scheme (after qualifying)

Fully funded enrolment onto required

Job summary

Area Camden is hiring a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing overnight care for children in Camden area homes. You will work 20:00–08:00 on rotating shifts, staying awake to monitor wellbeing and support bedtime routines.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and ability to document records and liaise with out‑of‑hours services. The company offers induction, fixed rota, substantial annual leave, pension after qualifying period, and funded enrolment in

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding awareness and ability to protect children.
• Ability to stay awake and alert during night shifts to ensure safety.
• Ability to follow bedtime routines and support nighttime activities.
• Maintain accurate computer‑based records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Adhere to Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.
• Willing to pursue relevant qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person’s safety and wellbeing.
• Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising this can be difficult for some children.
• Support individual bedtime routines and suitable nighttime activities.
• Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally.
• Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people.

Skills

Strong team player

Safeguarding understanding

Follow delegated tasks and handovers

Follow Area Camden policies

Confident communicator

Engage with children's needs

Well-organised

Willing to work towards qualification

Children's Workforce Diploma desirable

Education

Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Area Camden is hiring a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing overnight care for children in Camden area homes. You will work 20:00–08:00 on rotating shifts, staying awake to monitor wellbeing and support bedtime routines.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and ability to document records and liaise with out‑of‑hours services. The company offers induction, fixed rota, substantial annual leave, pension after qualifying period, and funded enrolment in