Waking Night Youth Support Worker – Funded Level 3 Diploma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Level 3 Diploma funded

Career progression

Attendance bonus

28 days leave

Free meals

Employee benefits

Well-being support

Christmas voucher

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Youth Support Worker at Minster House to provide nurturing, person-centered support for a young person aged 5-17 with SEBD. The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building and empowering progression through training and earned qualifications.

You will join a dedicated team, receive full training, and have access to funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with clear progression into senior roles and a structured pay scale that recognises

Qualifications

• Strong, compassionate personality.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Life experience from past careers or personal challenges.
• Willingness to complete funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage own workload independently.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment for young people.
• Build trust and positive relationships to encourage engagement.
• Set clear boundaries and act as a positive role model.
• Complete and maintain accurate house paperwork and reports.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Calm under pressure

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Youth Support Worker at Minster House to provide nurturing, person-centered support for a young person aged 5-17 with SEBD. The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building and empowering progression through training and earned qualifications.

You will join a dedicated team, receive full training, and have access to funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with clear progression into senior roles and a structured pay scale that recognises