Waking Night Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide essential overnight support for children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, assisting children who may wake, and handling behavioral challenges effectively. Experience in care is preferred, and applicants should be open to working fixed night shifts in a supportive team environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to truly make a difference during the night hours.

Benefits

Fantastic salary

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Willingness to work night shifts.
• Skills in managing behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment overnight.
• Support young people who may struggle to settle.
• Manage incidents with a calm, consistent approach.
• Complete necessary domestic tasks and admin.
• Monitor the home and support morning handovers.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Ability to handle emergencies

Experience in care roles

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Provide Calm, Consistent Care Through the Night

Fantastic salary | Excellent benefits | Supportive team | Career development

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference during the hours others are sleeping? We're looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join our dedicated residential team, supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Whether you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or come from a similar support background, this is your opportunity to play a vital role — keeping young people safe, supported, and settled through the night.

About the Waking Night Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role is essential to ensuring the children in our care are kept safe, calm, and cared for throughout the night.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment overnight
• Supporting young people who may wake or struggle to settle
• Managing any incidents or behavioural challenges with a calm, consistent approach
• Completing night-time domestic tasks and admin as required
• Monitoring the home and supporting morning handovers
• Promoting safeguarding and emotional well-being throughout your shift

Who We’re Looking For

We're open to applications from a range of backgrounds including social care, healthcare, education, and youth support. If you've worked nights before or are keen to move into night shifts, we'd love to hear from you.

You might have experience as a:

• Waking Night Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Childcare Practitioner
• Night Care Worker

Even if you're not sure if you're a perfect fit, apply anyway - we're happy to review your CV and have a friendly chat.

Shift Details

• Fixed waking night shifts from Apply online only
• Regular rota pattern 4 nights on followed by 4 nights off rolling pattern (including some weekends)
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts available

Apply Today

Submit your CV now to be considered for this rewarding night-time role. We'll be in touch to arrange an informal, friendly chat about the opportunity and your next steps.

Join a team that truly cares — and be the calm in someone's night