Childrens Residential Support Worker Waking Nights (Temp to Perm) We are recruiting a Childrens Residential Support Worker for a temp to perm opportunity within childrens residential homes in Burton upon Trent, supporting vulnerable children and young people in Learning Disability (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) settings. Role Overview As a Childrens Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights), you will provide active overnight support, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional stability of children and young people throughout the night. Residential experience is desirable, however candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered. Full training is provided, with long-term progression opportunities available. Key Responsibilities Childrens Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights) Provide active overnight supervision as a Childrens Residential Support Worker Support children and young people within LD and EBD residential homes Monitor safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs throughout the night Respond calmly and appropriately to incidents, disturbances, or emergencies Complete night logs, welfare checks, and incident reports Support morning routines where required Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and care plan requirements at all times Shift Patterns Waking night shifts only 3 on / 3 off rota pattern Shift times: 21:30 08:30 Active support throughout the night Temp to perm opportunity Requirements Experience working with children in a residential home is desirable Transferable experience working with children or young people considered Experience supporting LD and/or EBD needs advantageous Ability to commit to a 3 on / 3 off waking night rota (21:3008:30) Calm, resilient, and reliable approach Child and Adult Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service preferred, but not essential Full UK driving licence preferred Whats on Offer / Benefits Childrens Residential Support Worker waking nights, temp to perm Competitive night rates Full training provided Opportunity to enrol on the Childrens Residential Level 3 qualification Progression opportunities for ambitious candidates Birthday annual leave plus a birthday gift voucher Overtime paid at time and a half Additional annual leave 1 extra day per year of service (capped at 10 years) £500 salary bonus after passing probation £500 annual salary bonus Supportive management and structured team environment