Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail discounts / cashback portal

Cycle to work & season ticket loans

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning & development

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Waking Night Children & Young People’s Worker to join a new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The role involves overnight care for ages 8–18, promoting safety, wellbeing and stable routines.

You will build trusting relationships, supervise night-time activities, follow safeguarding protocols, and keep accurate records while supporting a calm home environment.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children/young people.
• Willingness to achieve Level 3 Diploma within timeframe.
• Flexibility for night shifts, including weekends/bank holidays.
• Experience with children/young people is desirable, but attitude and values matter.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships to promote safety, wellbeing and independence.
• Support children and young people through the night and respond to needs/incidents.
• Maintain a safe, calm overnight environment, following safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate records and documentation.
• Contribute to light domestic tasks to help maintain the home.

Skills

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Night shift flexibility

Attitude and values focus

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Waking Night Children & Young People's Worker (Residential Support Worker)

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (with flexibility to cover shifts across local homes if needed)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role:

We're recruiting a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join a new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home supporting children and young people aged 8-18. You'll help create a safe, nurturing environment overnight, promoting stability, wellbeing and positive routines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusted, consistent relationships that promote safety, wellbeing and independence
• Support children and young people through the night, responding appropriately to needs and incidents
• Maintain a safe, calm environment, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Complete accurate record keeping and documentation
• Contribute to the upkeep of the home (light domestic tasks as required)

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within the required timeframe)
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children/young people
• Flexibility for night shifts, including weekends/bank holidays as required
• Experience with children/young people is desirable, but attitude and values are key

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts / cashback portal
• Cycle to work & season ticket loans
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning & development

We are an equal opportunities employer