Job Description

Children's Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights (Tottenham, London)

Location:

Tottenham, London

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

28,000 - 29,000 per annum

Shift Pattern:

10:30 PM - 10:30 AM (average 3-4 shifts per week)

Waking Nights Support Worker | Residential Childcare | Children's Home | Night Support Worker | Tottenham

Are you a caring, reliable and resilient

Residential Support Worker

looking to make a difference through the night?
We are seeking dedicated

Waking Nights Support Workers

to join our

Ofsted registered residential children's home

in

Tottenham, London

.

As a

Children's Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights)

, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural needs. Your calm, consistent presence overnight helps create a stable, nurturing environment where children can feel secure and supported.

This is more than a night shift -- it's a rewarding opportunity to have a lasting positive impact in the lives of young people and build a meaningful career in

residential childcare

.

Why Join Our Children's Residential Care Team

Meaningful Night-Time Work:

Make a lasting difference by supporting young people overnight.

Structured Shifts:

Waking nights, 10:30 PM - 10:30 AM, averaging 3-4 shifts per week.

Competitive Pay:

28,000 - 29,000 per year with ongoing training and development.

Supportive Environment:

Work in a values-led, trauma-informed residential home.

Career Progression:

Clear training pathways and professional development in

residential childcare

.

Reflective Practice:

Access regular supervision and therapeutic support to help you thrive in your role.

Your Role as a Waking Nights Support Worker

As a

Night Support Worker

in our

children's residential home

, you will create a safe, stable and nurturing environment for young people throughout the night. Your role ensures the home remains calm and secure while supporting young people with empathy, consistency and care.

Key responsibilities include:

Monitoring the safety and wellbeing of young people through regular checks. Providing emotional reassurance and responding calmly to needs overnight. Managing and de-escalating incidents using trauma-informed approaches. Supporting safeguarding procedures and behaviour management plans. Completing accurate records, logs, and incident reports. Conducting room, fire, and perimeter checks for safety and security. Administering medication and maintaining MAR charts. Carrying out domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry and breakfast preparation. Supporting morning routines and shift handovers. Participating in training, reflective supervision and team development.

What We're Looking For

Minimum

1 year of experience

in

residential childcare

or a similar care setting (preferred).

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

, or willingness to complete this qualification. A calm, observant and nurturing approach to supporting young people. Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills. Sound understanding of

safeguarding

and trauma-informed practice. Emotional resilience and reliability during night shifts.

Full UK driving licence

- desirable but not essential.

What You'll Gain

Salary:

28,000 - 29,000 per annum. Consistent waking night shifts, 10:30 PM - 10:30 AM. Comprehensive induction and continuous professional training. Supportive, inclusive, and values-led team culture. Regular reflective supervision and therapeutic development. Clear career progression pathways in

children's residential care

. The opportunity to make a lasting, meaningful difference every night.

Apply Today - Make Every Night Count

As a

Waking Nights Support Worker

, you'll be the calm, trusted presence young people rely on when the world feels uncertain. Your care and consistency through the night create safety, stability, and hope for brighter days ahead.

Apply now

with your CV to join

Liberi Care

in

Tottenham

and make every night count.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

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