Waking Night Support Worker

Shaw Trust; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced leave

Training & career development

EAP & wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Leave purchase option

Birthday/recognition vouchers

Bank holiday pay

Subsidised outings

Flexible working

Meal provision on shifts

Job summary

Homes2inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people through night shifts (9pm–8am, 4 nights on/4 off). The role involves supporting routines, documenting records, and liaising with professionals. Training and funded progression to QCF Level 3 are available.

The post offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for career development within a growing national charity group.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Compassion and patience are required to support young people.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people during the night.
• Support night-time routines and manage incidents as they occur.
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (in‑

Job description

Burtone House is a 3 bedded children's residential home based in Burton Latimer.

Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
• Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
• Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
• Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
• Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.,
• Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members be part of our exciting journey.

Hours:

Contracted to work 40 hours per week

Working 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off - 9pm - 8am

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
• Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
• Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised days out with young people.
• Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
• Meals included during shifts.