Wake Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care 🌟
Fixed Term Contracts – Minimum 3 Months | Potential to Extend or Become Permanent
📍 Children’s Solo Annex Setting
🕒 Wake Nights
💷 Competitive Pay Rates
💼 Full-Time Opportunities Available
Do you want to make a genuine difference while being part of a nurturing, child-focused team?
We are looking for compassionate, energetic and reliable Wake Night Support Workers to join our team supporting a 7-year-old child with complex needs within a specialist solo children’s annex setting.
This is not your typical “sleepy” wake night role — we are looking for individuals who are proactive, caring and motivated to create a safe, organised and positive environment ready for each new day.
You will always work alongside another experienced member of staff and become part of a dedicated team focused on consistency, care and positive outcomes.
💙 The Role
As a Wake Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the child’s safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.
Your responsibilities will include:
✨ Providing attentive overnight support within the annex setting
✨ Maintaining a calm, safe and nurturing environment
✨ Supporting routines and responding to individual needs
✨ Preparing and organising for the following day
✨ Planning activities and creating engaging ideas for daytime support
✨ Ensuring the annex remains clean, organised and “sparkly” for the child
✨ Accurate record keeping and handovers
✨ Working collaboratively alongside another member of staff at all times
✨ Promoting safeguarding, structure and positive experiences
🌈 What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
✔ Passionate about supporting children and young people
✔ Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
✔ Proactive and able to stay motivated throughout wake nights
✔ Organised and able to maintain high standards within the home
✔ Confident working within a team environment
✔ Experienced within children’s residential care, support work or complex needs support (preferred but not essential depending on transferable skills)
⭐ What We Offer
💫 Fixed term contracts with potential for extension or permanent opportunities
💫 Supportive management and experienced team environment
💫 Meaningful work where you can genuinely make a difference
💫 Ongoing training and development opportunities
💫 Consistent shifts and stability
💫 The opportunity to be part of a child-centred and therapeutic environment
🛡 Safer Recruitment Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment processes, including enhanced DBS checks and Schedule 2 compliance in line with Children’s Home Regulations.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
📩 Apply Now
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered.
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices in line with safeguarding requirements for children and young people. All appointments will be made in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations and relevant compliance standards under the Children Act.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, including those considered “spent”, must be disclosed where applicable. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to employment