Waking Night Support Worker (Children's Residential)

SuperCare Residential; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support organization in St Leonards is seeking a Waking Night Coach to provide stability and comfort to children with complex needs. The role involves responding to children during the night, ensuring safety, and maintaining routines. Candidates should have experience in residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care. The organization offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and additional benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of in-person training annually

Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access

Well-being package and gym stipend

Pension scheme and performance bonus

Free parking and shared company vehicles

Clear progression to Senior Night Coach

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential children's home.
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities.
• Calm and consistent through night-time behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Respond calmly to children who may wake unsettled.
• Support young people who are non-verbal.
• Carry out night-time safety checks and follow procedures.

Skills

Experience in a residential children's home

Support for children with ASD, ADHD, or epilepsy

Calm and consistent demeanor

Comfortable using communication tools

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Joining SuperCare's newest Learning Disabilities home in Ninfield means helping build a safe, nurturing environment for children with complex needs. Many of the young people you'll support may be autistic, non-verbal, have ADHD, ASC, epilepsy, Down syndrome or global developmental delay. Nights can be unpredictable and they rely on adults who can stay calm, patient, and reassuring when routines change or anxieties rise.

Your role as a Waking Night Coach (Support Worker) is to keep the home safe, offer stability, and provide comfort and consistency throughout the night.

What You’ll Do

As a Waking Night Coach, you'll focus on safety, regulation, and gentle support:

• Respond calmly to children who may wake unsettled, anxious, or dysregulated.
• Support young people who are non-verbal or who use alternative communication.
• Monitor children with epilepsy, medical needs, or sleep-related vulnerabilities.
• Carry out night-time safety checks and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain consistent routines to help children feel safe and regulated.
• Keep clear logs throughout the night and hand over to the day team.
• Drive if required for emergencies or safeguarding needs (full UK licence desired due to rural location).

What We’re Looking For

This role needs people who are steady, patient, and confident supporting children with learning disabilities:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential children's home.
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, ASC, non-verbal communication, epilepsy, Down syndrome or Global Development Delay.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent).
• Comfortable using communication tools for non-verbal young people.
• Calm and consistent through night-time behaviours or heightened emotions.
• Resilient, nurturing, and child-centred in challenging moments.
• Full UK driving licence strongly desired due to the remote location.

Benefits at SuperCare

We recognise night work is demanding, so we make sure you're well supported:

• Salary 20% above sector average.
• 36 days of in-person training every year.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma for those completing their qualification.
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• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.
• Well-being package and gym stipend.
• Pension scheme and performance bonus.
• Free parking and shared company vehicles.
• Clear progression to Senior Night Coach and beyond.

Next Steps

If you're passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and want to be part of a brand-new home shaping exceptional care from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about our mission and values, visit supercare.org.

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