Waking Night Support Worker - Burtone House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Training and development

Generous annual leave

EAP and wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Meals during shifts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Burtone House in Burton Latimer. You will safeguard young people and support night-time routines across 9pm–8am, 4 nights on/off, 40 hours per week, to provide a safe, nurturing environment.

You’ll liaise with social workers, handle handovers, maintain records, and support life skills while promoting wellbeing. A full UK driving licence is essential and you’ll have the chance to work toward QCF Level 3 in

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people overnight.
• Support night-time routines and manage incidents.
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Support daily routines, household tasks and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments and activities.
• Be a positive role model with clear boundaries and trust.
• Liaise with social workers and therapists to meet needs.
• Help develop life skills and manage finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly rotating onto weekends and bank holidays.
• Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Full UK driving license

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker – Wellingborough – NN8

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

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

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum

Location: Burton Latimer

Ofsted: Good with outstanding in leadership and management

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi‑independent leaving care facilities and high‑needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members be part of our exciting journey.

About The Home

Burtone House is a 3 bedded children’s residential home based in Burton Latimer. 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.

The Role

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 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off – 9pm – 8am

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• 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 are essential.

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.