Waking Nights Youth Support Worker – Grow, Train & Make Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Level 3 Diploma funded

Career progression

Attendance bonus £1,400 + sleep-in pay

28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Christmas voucher up to £200

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to help care for a young person aged 5–17 with SEBD at Minster House, Southwell. You will join a small, dedicated team delivering highly personalised care, focusing on recovery, resilience and positive outcomes.

We offer full training, funded Level 3 qualification, structured career progression and a supportive environment with well-being provisions. This role involves night shifts and requires emotional resilience and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring and resilient individuals with emotional intelligence.
• Willing to learn and adapt; full training provided.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• No prior care experience required; funded Level 3 qualification offered.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage 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

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Life experience

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to help care for a young person aged 5–17 with SEBD at Minster House, Southwell. You will join a small, dedicated team delivering highly personalised care, focusing on recovery, resilience and positive outcomes.

We offer full training, funded Level 3 qualification, structured career progression and a supportive environment with well-being provisions. This role involves night shifts and requires emotional resilience and flexibility.