Waking Night Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join its dedicated team at the Lancaster site. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safety and comfort of residents during overnight shifts. With a focus on teamwork and holistic care, this role promises a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. If you are reliable and committed to providing high-quality overnight care, this could be your ideal next step.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Well-being Support

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or disabilities is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support and supervision to children and young people.
• Monitor emotional and physical well-being throughout the night.
• Respond to needs, incidents, or emergencies calmly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Problem-Solving Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding

Ability to Remain Calm

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Care

Job description

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Waking Night Support Worker
Lancaster Site
Start Date: September 2025
Permanent Position

A leading and nationally recognised Special Educational Needs (SEN) school group, known for its outstanding commitment to inclusive education and holistic care, is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join its permanent team at the Lancaster site from September 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of an award-winning organisation that places the well-being, development, and dignity of every young person at the heart of all it does. The successful candidate will be joining a warm, supportive, and professional environment where teamwork and compassion are valued above all else.

Role Overview:
The Waking Night Support Worker will play a key role in ensuring the overnight safety, comfort, and care of children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and associated behavioural challenges. Working as part of a multidisciplinary residential care team, the successful applicant will help maintain a secure, nurturing, and calm environment throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent overnight support and supervision to children and young people
• Monitor the emotional and physical well-being of residents throughout the night
• Respond calmly and efficiently to any needs, incidents, or emergencies
• Promote healthy sleep routines and offer emotional reassurance
• Maintain accurate overnight records and contribute to care planning
• Work collaboratively with day staff to ensure continuity of care
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or disabilities (desirable, but not essential)
• A genuine passion for working in a care and support environment
• Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night shifts
• Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant training

Shift Pattern:

• Waking night shifts (typically 10:00pm – 8:00am), on a rolling rota
• Includes weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary with enhancements for night and weekend work
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a respected and growing SEN organisation
• Well-being support and access to employee assistance programmes

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of extraordinary young people. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality overnight care, this role could be your perfect next step.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting relevant work experience and contact details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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