Waking Night Support Worker - Childrens

Embrace Care Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£750 Ofsted bonus

Medicash healthcare plan

Loyalty bonus up to £10,000 over 10y

20% hotel discount (Chester & Preston)

£1,000 Refer-a-Colleague bonus

Free on-site parking

Paid induction and training

Level 3 Diploma support

Job summary

Embrace Care Ltd in Preston is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker for a Specialist Children's Home (Ofsted). You will provide calm, trauma-informed overnight care, supporting children who wake distressed and helping them feel safe, supported and settled through the night.

This is a full-time, permanent role with waking nights up to 40 hours per week on a rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Night support in children's residential care requires emotional resilience.
• You will be part of a dedicated, therapeutic residential setting.
• Understand trauma-informed care and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing Overnight Care & Reassurance: Supporting children who wake during the night with patience, empathy, and therapeutic de-escalation strategies.
• Maintaining Safety & Wellbeing: Conducting regular welfare checks, adhering to care plans and risk assessments, and responding calmly to unexpected situations or distress.
• Managing the Night Routine: Completing essential overnight household tasks, keeping accurate digital records, and preparing the service for a smooth morning transition.
• Leading Handovers: Delivering thorough, professional handovers to the incoming daytime team to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Observation skills

Job description

Looking for a dedicated night role in specialist childcare where your calm presence genuinely helps young people feel safe, supported, and settled?

Waking Night Support Worker - Specialist Children's Home (Ofsted)

Location: Preston

Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (Waking nights, up to 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on rota)

At Embrace Care, we know that overnight care in children's residential services isn't just about security checks and staying awake. It's about being a calm, reassuring anchor when a young person wakes up distressed, providing trauma-informed support, and maintaining a safe, peaceful home environment through the night.

If you want an employer that values your night shift expertise and actively invests in your long-term career development, we'd love to welcome you to our Preston team.

Benefits

• Pay & Bonuses: £14.50 per hour + up to a £750 Ofsted bonus
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash healthcare plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Loyalty Rewards: Loyalty bonus scheme worth up to £10,000 over 10 years
• Perks & Discounts: 20% discount at our Chester and Preston hotels, £1,000 Refer-a-Colleague bonus, and free on-site parking
• Training & Development: Paid induction, continuous training, and supported Level 3 Diploma

The Reality of the Role

We believe in total transparency: night support in children's residential care requires emotional resilience, sharp observation, and calmness. The children and young people we support in Preston may have autism, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD) or Learning Disabilities (LD).

This isn't just supervising a house; you will be part of a dedicated, therapeutic residential setting. We need night Support Workers who understand trauma-informed care and sensory needs — individuals who can make sound, independent decisions in the quiet hours while keeping the home safe, therapeutic, and calm.

Why You'll Love Growing Your Career With Us

If you want your night shift experience to translate into real career growth, Embrace Care is built for you.

• Dedicated Backing: Work in Ofsted homes alongside experienced Registered Managers, a dedicated in-house Therapeutic Lead, and a core team
• Development & Progression: Night staff aren't forgotten here. We support Level 3 Diplomas for Residential Childcare and clear mentorship pathways to move into senior and management roles
• Focus on Relationships: You'll have the time to build deep trust with young people who need extra reassurance at night, ensuring they feel completely safe in their home

Responsibilities

• Providing Overnight Care & Reassurance: Supporting children who wake during the night with patience, empathy, and therapeutic de-escalation strategies
• Maintaining Safety & Wellbeing: Conducting regular welfare checks, adhering to care plans and risk assessments, and responding calmly to unexpected situations or distress
• Managing the Night Routine: Completing essential overnight household tasks, keeping accurate digital records, and preparing the service for a smooth morning transition
• Leading Handovers: Delivering thorough, professional handovers to the incoming daytime team to ensure continuous, high-quality care