Waking Night Support Worker - Abbey House

Shaw Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Meals included during shifts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of the Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Abbey House in Northampton (NN3). You will safeguard young people, support night routines and handover to the day team, promoting wellbeing and life skills.

The role is 40 hours weekly, 9pm–8am, 4 nights on/off, with weekend/bank holiday work. Full UK driving licence essential; QCF Level 3 training funded. Competitive benefits and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and a genuine desire to help young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy and commitment to being a positive role model.
• Driver with FULL UK licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people during the night.
• Support with night-time routines and manage incidents as they occur.
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Support daily routines, household tasks and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, appointments and activities.
• Liaise with social workers and therapists to meet needs.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Driving licence (UK)

Empathy

Honesty

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Northampton - NN3

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum

Location: Northampton - NN3

Ofsted: Good

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire is one of the UK's leading providers of children's homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

About The Home

Abbey House is a 5 bedded childrens residential home based in Northampton - NN3. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, You Will

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
• Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur.
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
• Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.

What You'll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
• Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.

Hours

Contracted to work 40 hours per week.

Working 5 shifts on / 5 shifts off - 9pm - 8am.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum.
• Sleep-in allowance -£50.00 per sleep (not applicable to waking nights)
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks.
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence is preferred.

Please Note

• All successful candidates will be subject to pre- employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.