Waking Night Support Worker - Lansdowne House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance £50 per sleep

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Meal provided during shifts

Carer development & training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Desborough, UK. You will safeguard young people at night, assist with routines, and transport to activities while liaising with professionals.

The role involves 4 nights on, 4 nights off, 9pm–8am, 40 hours per week, and requires a full UK driving licence. Comprehensive training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of young people during night shifts.
• Ability to support night-time routines and manage incidents.
• Commitment to providing thorough handovers to the day shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead night-time routines and safety for young people.
• Respond to incidents calmly and effectively.
• Provide accurate records and paperwork for shift handovers.
• Support daily routines, household tasks and meal prep.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school and appointments.
• Build trust and act as a positive role model.
• Coordinate with social workers and therapists as needed.
• Help develop life skills including budgeting.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to study

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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).
• Sleep-in allowance -£50.00 per sleep (not applicable to waking nights)
• 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 is 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.