Waking Nights Youth Support Worker – Trauma-Informed Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of paid induction training

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential

Structured career progression into sen

£1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep

28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

24/7 well-being support including free

Christmas voucher up to £200

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Youth Support Worker to care for young people in our Nottingham service. You will work night shifts, support children who have experienced trauma, and contribute to a warm, safe environment while building trust and guiding positive behaviour.

No prior care experience is required; full training is provided, including a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Expect structured progression and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Life experience

Willingness to learn

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Waking Nights Youth Support Worker to care for young people in our Nottingham service. You will work night shifts, support children who have experienced trauma, and contribute to a warm, safe environment while building trust and guiding positive behaviour.

No prior care experience is required; full training is provided, including a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Expect structured progression and a supportive team culture.