Waking Night Support Worker - Poppy House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

EAP and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Meals included during shifts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker for Poppy House in Wellingborough. You will safeguard and support young people during night shifts, assist with routines, and provide thorough handovers to daytime staff.

The role is 40 hours per week, 9pm–8am, with a rotating schedule including weekends and bank holidays. A UK driving license is essential, and opportunities for QCF Level 3 training are funded.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to complete funded QCF Level 3 training.
• Honesty, empathy and role modelling behavior.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of young people overnight.
• Support night routines and manage incidents as they arise.
• Provide thorough handover to day shift staff.
• Assist with daily routines, meals and household tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and hobbies.
• Transport to school and appointments where required.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, including bank holidays.

Skills

Night care sensitivity

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Willingness to study

Reliability

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum, Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire - NN8

Ofsted: Good

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2Inspire is part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members to be part of our exciting journey.

About The Home

Poppy House is a 1 bedded children's residential home in Wellingborough, NN8. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 17 with emotional and behavioural needs - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence

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

9pm - 8am

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).


• 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 are 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.