Overview
Job Title: Waking Nights Residential Support Worker
Location: Selby
Salary: £27,030– £30,523 (Sliding scale for experience and qualifications + overtime)
Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays, split over 4 long days. You will work 4 shifts on and then 4 off
The Home: Beautiful 4 bedroom home with 1 established child
Responsibilities
* Remain awake in our home between the hours of 10pm to 8am
* Ensure the safety, security and most importantly, the well-being of our children is maintained every night
* Provide calm, reassuring care
* Support the day-time team to help keep the house clean, cosy, and running smoothly
* Get to know the kids – what they like, what they need, and how to support them
* Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments
* Keep clear, up-to-date records
* Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home
* Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things
About You
You – Does this sound like you?
* A night owl – you will be able to stay awake throughout the shift and be able to work nights consistently
* Resilient – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
* Calm and consistent – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
* Caring – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
* Confident – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
* Flexible – You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
* A driver – A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs and activities
* Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required
We Value
We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team:
* We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better
* We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone
* We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential
* We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right
* We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose
North Star
Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:
* Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
* Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
* Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them
You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.
Benefits
* Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services
* Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation
* Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme
* Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service
* Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs
* £500 refer-a-friend bonus
* Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross
Safer Recruitment
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
If you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ymcarhg.org in the first instance.
We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our safeguarding commitment.
How to Apply / What Happens Next?
Ready to apply? If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match—we want to hear from you.
Please share your CV with us.
We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required. Due to the large number of applications we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted. For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@ymcarhg.org.
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