Waking Nights Support Worker — Calm, Compassionate Care for Children

The Cambian Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Wellbeing support 24/7

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme and benefits

Job summary

The Cambian Group seeks a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to provide calm, vigilant care in a children’s residential home. You’ll be awake through night hours, offering emotional reassurance, monitoring wellbeing, and supporting routines to help young people feel safe and secure.

You’ll document incidents and handovers clearly while maintaining professional boundaries and collaborating with a supportive day team.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional reassurance and a calm, consistent presence throughout the night.
• Monitor the wellbeing of the children and respond to distress or needs during the night.
• Complete logs, safeguarding reports, and handovers to the day team accurately.
• Support bedtime and morning routines, including waking children and assisting with personal care.
• Conduct regular checks to maintain a safe and peaceful environment.
• Help maintain a therapeutic atmosphere in line with care plans and strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Professional boundaries

Written communication

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

The Cambian Group seeks a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to provide calm, vigilant care in a children’s residential home. You’ll be awake through night hours, offering emotional reassurance, monitoring wellbeing, and supporting routines to help young people feel safe and secure.

You’ll document incidents and handovers clearly while maintaining professional boundaries and collaborating with a supportive day team.