Waking Night Support Worker

Amegreen Children's Services; Tadley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service organization in the UK seeks a Waking Night Support Worker responsible for safeguarding and supporting children overnight. This role involves providing emotional support, maintaining a calm environment, and preparing the home for the next day. Candidates should have experience with children or vulnerable individuals, exhibit independence, and understand safeguarding practices. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free staff transport

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People

Health Cash Plan

Sick pay after probation

Company pension

Blue Light Card eligibility

Access to holiday home

Discounted driving lessons

Employee of the Month Awards

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals is preferred.
• Must show independence, calmness, and reliability.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision, care, and emotional support.
• Report signs of distress or safeguarding concerns.
• Support personal care and hygiene as needed.
• Keep records and complete admin tasks during the shift.
• Prepare the home for the following day.
• Communicate effectively at staff handovers.
• Respond to incidents or needs overnight.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable people

Confidence working independently

Calm and reliable demeanor

Observant

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)

Job description

Location: Tadley, Bramley, Burghfield (West Berkshire)

Salary: Starting from £27,000 per year (£13.66/hour) based on 38 hours per week

About The Role

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.

This is a lone working role, ideal for someone with maturity, resilience, and the ability to work independently.

Why Join Amegreen Children’s Services?

• 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

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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)

Equality and Diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR

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 ***