Waking Nights: Residential Childcare Worker

Crystal-Care-Solutions-Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a Residential Children's Worker for waking nights in Crewe. This full-time position operates on a 5:2 rolling two-week shift system, with 35–37.5 hours plus overtime.

You will build positive relationships with children and young people, support care plans, and promote safeguarding throughout night shifts. As a key worker, you’ll lead shifts where appropriate, help engage young people in education and daily life skills, and maintain records while liaising with

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.
• Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).
• Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.
• Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.
• Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.
• Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.
• Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.
• Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.

Skills

Building Relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Paperwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a Residential Children's Worker for waking nights in Crewe. This full-time position operates on a 5:2 rolling two-week shift system, with 35–37.5 hours plus overtime.

You will build positive relationships with children and young people, support care plans, and promote safeguarding throughout night shifts. As a key worker, you’ll lead shifts where appropriate, help engage young people in education and daily life skills, and maintain records while liaising with