Waking Night Support Worker - Childrens Home

Amegreen Children's Services; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's service organization in Reading is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide overnight supervision and care for children in a residential home. The ideal candidate will support the children's emotional and physical needs, maintain a safe environment, and handle administrative tasks during the night. Experience with children or vulnerable people and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred. The role offers an annual salary starting from £27,000 and various benefits including funded training and a pension.

Benefits

Salary from £27,000 per year

Free staff transport

Funded Level 3 Diploma

Health Cash Plan

Sick pay

Company pension

Blue Light Card eligibility

Access to company holiday home

Discounted driving lessons

Employee of the Month Awards

Death in Service – 4x salary

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision, care, and emotional support.
• Report any signs of distress or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Support personal care and hygiene routines.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable people

Calm

Reliable

Highly observant

Confidence working independently

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll be responsible for safeguarding and supporting children overnight in one of our residential homes. You will ensure a safe, calm, and nurturing environment, attend to children's emotional and physical needs, and complete essential tasks to prepare the home for the following day.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision, care, and emotional support
• Be alert to signs of distress or safeguarding concerns and report appropriately
• Support personal care and hygiene routines where required
• Keep accurate records and complete admin tasks during the shift
• Clean and prepare the home for the following day
• Communicate effectively with day staff and management handovers
• Remain vigilant and responsive to any incidents or needs through the night

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable people is preferred
• Confidence working independently through the night
• Calm, reliable, and highly observant
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A full UK driving licence is desirable (not essential due to staff transport)

Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children's Services.

Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Salary from £27,000 per year
• Free staff transport from local pick-up points (we cover the cost)
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People
• Health Cash Plan – reclaim medical & wellbeing costs
• Sick pay (after probation)
• Company pension
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Access to company holiday home (when not in use)
• Discounted driving lessons
• Employee of the Month & Long Service Awards
• Death in Service – 4x salary
• Refer-a-friend bonus – up to £1,000