Job description
Night Support Worker - Children's Residential Care
Location: Meldreth, near Royston (Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border)
Salary: £12.37-£13.49 per hour + £25 night shift supplement + £1500 welcome bonus
Hours: Average 40 hours/week on a 4-week rota (8:45pm-8:15am)
Full-time and part-time contracts available
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding night role? We're seeking dedicated Night Support Workers to join a specialist children's residential setting supporting young people with complex learning needs.
As a Night Support Worker, you'll help children and young adults settle for the night, assist with personal care routines, monitor wellbeing throughout the night, and respond to any incidents. You'll also carry out light housekeeping tasks during quieter periods.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality overnight care and support
- Encourage healthy sleep routines
- Administer and record prescribed medication
- Maintain a safe, calm, and supportive environment
This is a waking night position, ideal for someone resilient, patient, and passionate about making a difference. Experience in care is essential, and working with children with additional needs is a bonus.
Benefits include:
- £1500 welcome bonus*
- 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Life assurance, pension, health cashback plan
- Car lease & bike to work schemes
- Free DBS and parking
Join a team where every Night Support Worker plays a vital role in empowering young lives. Apply now to be part of a transformative care environment.
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