Waking Night Worker

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Regular supervision and reflectiveprat

Health Cash Scheme

Confidential Employee Advice Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Meals provided whilst on shift

Job summary

SWAAY Child & Adolescent Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Waking Night Worker to support vulnerable young people in residential care. We offer full-time and part-time roles, with a 2 week rolling rota and an hourly rate from £12.80, depending on experience and qualifications.

Training is fully funded, including NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship. You will maintain a safe home environment, supervise night-time activities, support wellbeing, and follow risk assessments while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable; we will fully fund and support you to achieve it.
• Experience in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment.
• Supervise and record movements and activities during the night.
• Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child.
• Work in line with risk assessments.
• Recognise, respond to and accurately report safeguarding concerns

Skills

Awake during night shifts

Compassionate

Resilient

Residential childcare experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare

Job description

Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 2 Week Rolling Rota Pattern

Hourly Rate: From £12.80 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Shift: 10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change). 2 week rolling rota pattern for stability.

Do you want a career where you can make a lasting impact to the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!

At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.

What you’ll do as a Waking Night Worker:

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment
• Supervise and record movements and activities during the night
• Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child
• Work in line with risk assessments
• Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns

A NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it

You’ll make a great Waking Night Worker if you are:

• Able to remain awake and alert throughout night shifts
• Compassionate, empathetic and reliable
• Resilient and reflective
• Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people

Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.

Why work with us?

• Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare. Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Health Cash Scheme
• Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount
• Length of Service Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Meals provided whilst on shift

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Please note:Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.

From £12.80 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

From £12.80 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)