Waking Night Childrens Residential Support Worker
Join to apply for the Waking Night Childrens Residential Support Worker role at WILDERNESS WAY. This role supports vulnerable children over night shifts at Wilderness Way.
This role contains on duty nights 10 p.m. – 8 a.m., 4-on-4 off set patterns, and full induction training.
Base pay range
Support Children While the World Sleeps – Waking Night Residential Support Worker.
* Base salary from £14/hour (£29,120 full-time).
* 10-hour night shifts (10pm–8am).
* 4-on-4 off set rolling shift pattern.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave.
* Extra leave at 2- and 5-years’ service.
* Thorough induction and six-month welcome programme.
* Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not yet achieved).
* £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus.
* Monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards recognising your impact.
* Medicash health benefits: optical/dental cashback, 24/7 virtual GP, wellness discounts.
* Gym, high street and restaurant discounts.
* Life assurance (2x salary).
* Company pension (auto-enrolled).
Your Night-to-Night
You’ll provide calm, consistent care throughout the night. You’ll check in on children, offer reassurance, support overnight needs. You’ll also complete light household tasks, write accurate logs, and help with the morning routine before handover to the day team.
You’ll usually be the sole waking staff member on shift, with sleep-in colleagues on site and a supportive, trauma-informed culture around you.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience with children or young people – in care, education, or similar.
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
* Calm, dependable, and emotionally resilient.
* A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
* Confident in lone working and night-based roles.
All roles at Wilderness Way are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening for successful candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, experience, or protected characteristics.
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