Waking Night Support Worker — Uplift & Safeguard Youth

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

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.