Waking Night Support Worker - Poppy House

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Training and career development

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Unum Healthcare

Aviva Digicare

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work

Subsidised days out with young people

Recognition awards

Meals included during shifts

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to safeguard and support young people during night shifts. The role emphasizes consistent routines, timely incident management, and thorough handovers to day staff.

You will work 9pm–8am, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, including weekends/bank holidays, with transport duties and a focus on life skills development. A FULL UK licence is essential and QCF Level 3 funding is available.

Qualifications

• Must have QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people throughout the night.
• Support with night-time routines and manage incidents.
• 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.
• Be a positive role model and set clear boundaries.
• Liaise with social workers and therapists to meet needs.
• Help develop life skills including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, including bank holidays and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Honesty

Full UK driving licence

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

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.