Job Description

0 Hour Contract - Waking Nights Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Romford

Contract:

Bank / Flexible (0 Hours, with opportunity to transition to part-time or full-time)

Salary:

12.50 - 14.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Shift Pattern:

Waking night shifts, 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM

Make a Real Difference Every Night - Support Young Lives with Compassion

Are you a caring and dedicated childcare professional looking for a meaningful role where every shift truly matters?
Join our children's residential home in Romford as a Waking Nights Support Worker and provide calm, consistent support that helps young people feel safe, secure, and valued through the night.

While this is a 0-hours bank contract, there is the opportunity to work near full-time hours. For those looking for more stability, the role offers the chance to transition into part-time or full-time contracts. This gives you the flexibility to shape your work around your life while building a rewarding and meaningful career.

About the Role

As a Residential Waking Nights Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional security of children and young people overnight.

You will:

Provide a consistent, reassuring presence during the night. Monitor and respond to young people's needs with sensitivity and professionalism. Promote a safe, calm, and nurturing environment throughout the night. Support bedtime routines and help young people settle safely. Carry out domestic and administrative tasks as required to support smooth running of the home. Follow and contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies. Keep accurate records, including incident logs and handovers. Work in partnership with colleagues and external professionals as needed.
Shifts follow a regular 2-week rolling rota, providing structure and a balanced approach to work-life commitments.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience supporting children or young people (residential care or similar setting preferred). Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and positive relationships. Patience, empathy, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping others. Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Flexibility to work a structured rota including weekends and public holidays. A team player with a collaborative, supportive approach.

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Workforce. First Aid training. Experience supporting children with complex or challenging behaviours. Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay: 12.50 - 14.00 (based on experience and qualifications). Structured 2-week rolling rota for better work-life balance. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Clear career progression pathways in children's residential care. Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture. Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing.
Ready to Make an Impact?

Every night is an opportunity to be a consistent, calming presence in a young person's life. If you're ready to bring empathy, resilience, and commitment to a role where you can truly make a difference, apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this Waking Nights Support Worker role inspires you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Registered to the Update Service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person