Job Title: Night Wake Residential Support Worker Salary: £27,254 - £32,061 per annum 37 Hours per Week: Shift Work Location: Evesham Team: Vale Lodge Permanent: We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity for a Night Wake Residential Support worker to join our service based in Evesham. We are looking for candidates who will embody our values and put children at the heart of everything they do. Vale Lodge is a 52-week placement that offers a comprehensive Residential Service to Children and Young People with learning difficulties and disabilities within Worcestershire Children First. The team ensures the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and assist in their personal development. As a Night Wake Residential Support Worker your role will involve supporting children and young people with disabilities, learning difficulties, and complex needs. The position focuses on supporting the young people who live at the home through the night and ensure their needs are met. As a Night Wake Residential Support worker, you will. Work from 21:30 - 07:30 on prearranged days. Have opportunities to work additional nights throughout the week. You will have access to a Residential Support Worker on shift who will sleep in. You will provide support to young people using relationship-based practice. Preparing for and encouraging morning routines Managing complex and challenging behaviour that may present through the night. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Clear and concise written and verbal communication. What we need from you You will be passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced in residential practice.You will be conversant with what makes a difference to children and be aspirational for any child or young person you will share the home with. The Team delivers consistent, individualised, focused support to children with learning disabilities. For further information please contact: (Scott Kitchener: Vale Lodge Team Manager: (01386 443170) Benefits: You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know! Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Application Closing Date: 30th April 2026 First Interview Date: 23rd April 2026 (more dates will be set after closing date) Attached documents Night wake JS.pdf Person Specification.pdf