Waking Night Support Worker

Insight Care Group; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime

Bonuses up to £3,000

Training & development

Wellbeing support

28 days annual leave

Referral bonus

Bright Exchange discounts

Birthday voucher

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Insight Care Group is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker in Cradley Heath to provide overnight care for young people with learning and behavioural needs. The role focuses on safeguarding, monitoring welfare, and gentle supervision to ensure a calm night environment.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team in a residential setting with training opportunities, including Level 4 Residential Childcare, and pathways for progression within Ofsted-regulated homes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Willingness to work nights and long hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding the children and monitoring safety during night shifts.
• Record welfare checks and essential information accurately; use Clearcare if available.
• Prepare materials and plans for next day activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with paperwork and admin tasks.

Skills

Residential care experience

Night shift experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Professional with a passion for supporting young people as a Waking Night Support Worker?

Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Cradley Heath, B64

Salary: £27,600 – £29,700 p/a

Enhanced Overtime: +£1.70 per hour!

Hours: Full time, up to 40 hours per week

Bonuses: Up to £3000 per annum in performance-based bonuses

Why join Insight Care Group?

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.

The home will be registered to care for young people with complex emotional needs. It offers a warm, spacious and welcoming environment, with comfortable bedrooms and a balance of shared spaces and quieter areas for rest, regulation and privacy.

The Registered Manager is incredibly experienced and has a great track record for outcomes for children, having been described by Ofsted as ‘diligent’ and ‘passionate’. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and grow as a practitioner within this exceptional home.

What will you receive?

• Basic Salary: £27,600 - £29,700 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2.20 per hour over your contracted hours
• Additional Staff Bonuses: Opportunity for the whole staff team to earn up to £3000 each, based on performance!
• Training & Development: Fully funded & accredited Level 4 in Residential Childcare qualification and beyond as you progress, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic ‘PACE’ approach, and more!
• Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to six free counselling sessions, Employee Wellbeing Program hosted via Wisdom, access to an online GP via Livi, a £25 voucher on your birthday, Employee of the Month rewards, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!
• Holidays & Leave: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with our Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, and more!

What will you do?

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care while ensuring the smooth operation of the home. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Safeguarding the children: at Insight Care Group, the safety and wellbeing of the children we care for is our utmost priority. It will be your responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children throughout the night, so you must be able to stay alert at all times. You will also have to have a comprehensive understanding of our safeguarding policies which can guide your actions in safeguarding the children.
• Monitoring and reporting: you will be required to perform checks on the welfare of the children throughout the night and must be able to competently record this information. Experience using Clearcare is preferred, but not essential.
• Preparing for the next day: ensure that necessary preparations have been made for planned activities the following day, for example, compiling materials required for a key working session.
• Cleaning and admin: use the quiet time at night to make sure that the standards of cleanliness in the home are upheld. Assist the rest of the team in staying on top of all necessary paperwork.

What will you need?

• Experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the safety, well-being, and development of children.
• Ability to work effectively during unsociable hours.
• Ability to work independently.

Join Insight Care Group to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. Could you be the right person to support our young people through the night?

If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 07955203358 – we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Insight Care Group are a specialist provider of residential children's homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviour, sensory and communication needs, attachment and trauma responses, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, grow, and develop their independence. Led by a therapeutic PACE approach, our organisation is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for the children across our Ofsted regulated children’s homes.