Job Description

FLEXIBLE Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Romford

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Salary:

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

Shift Pattern:

Waking nights, 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM

Make a Real Difference Overnight. Support with Compassion. Empower Young Lives.

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a meaningful role where every shift truly matters? As a

Waking Night Support Worker

in our residential children's home in Romford, you'll provide vital overnight care and reassurance to young people, helping them feel safe, secure, and supported through the night.

This is more than a night shift job--it's an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that transforms lives.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people while they sleep. You will:

Provide consistent, tailored care throughout the night Support with personal care and daily living tasks as needed Maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing home environment Monitor wellbeing and behaviour, reporting any concerns promptly Communicate effectively with the daytime team to ensure joined-up care Keep clear and accurate records of overnight activities and observations Respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies Contribute to care plans and follow behaviour support strategies
You'll be part of a supportive rota system (4 shifts one week, 3 the next) that provides both structure and work-life balance.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience supporting children or young people (residential care, fostering, education, or similar) Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and positive relationships Empathy, resilience, patience, and a genuine passion for making a difference Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection Flexibility to work waking night shifts, including weekends Team player with a proactive, caring approach

Desirable:

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

Competitive pay: 12.50 - 14.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) Predictable 2-week rolling rota (no last-minute changes) Fully waking nights - no sleep-ins required Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training Clear career progression and development opportunities A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team environment Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Join Us and Make an Overnight Impact

Every night is an opportunity to help young people feel safe, secure, and cared for. If you're a compassionate childcare professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this Waking Night 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