Are you a night owl with a passion for making a difference?
Do you thrive in quiet, calm environments and have a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of vulnerable children?
First Steps Residential
is searching for caring and reliable
Night Support Workers
to help children feel safe, supported, and secure while the world sleeps.
What You'll Be Doing:
Providing overnight care and comfort to children and young people
Ensuring the home remains calm, safe, and reassuring during the night
Monitoring, responding, and recording any changes or incidents
Supporting bedtime routines and offering comfort when needed
Writing clear and accurate handover notes for the day staff
Following trauma-informed, child-centred care plans
Your Schedule:
4 Nights On / 4 Nights Off
8:00 pm - 7:30 am
42.5 hours per week
Paid breaks and management support on-call throughout the night
Who We're Looking For:
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) - or working towards it
1-2 years' experience in residential childcare, preferably with night shift experience
UK Driving Licence - essential
Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills
Calm, patient, empathetic, and able to work independently
Why Join First Steps?
Competitive rate of 15 per hour (up to 29,000 per year)
Paid training and continuous professional development
Supportive working culture with a focus on staff well-being
Pension, free on-site parking, staff events, and casual dress
A chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting impact
What You Need to Know Before Applying:
You must live within 20 miles of the home (based in Essex)
Enhanced DBS required (we can support the application)
You must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
Want a career where quiet nights change lives? Apply now to be part of something truly meaningful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Experience:
Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children) (required)
Work Location: In person