Job Title: Waking Night Residential Support Worker (Bank – Temp to Perm) Location: Oldham (solo home setting) Pay: £16.00 per hour Pay Frequency: Weekly (based on hours worked) Working Hours: 8:00pm – 8:00am (12-hour waking night shifts) Shift Pattern: Must be able to commit to consistent night shifts Employment Type: Bank (with opportunity to move into a permanent role) Service Type: Ofsted-regulated solo children’s home Service Users: Young people with mid-level complex needs (EBD / trauma-related needs) Experience Required: Previous experience working within a children’s residential home is essential Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) desirable Driving Requirement: Preferred Eligibility: To be considered for temp-to-perm, candidates must not require sponsorship or be on a visa DBS: Preferred on the Update Service References: Must be able to obtain references covering the last 5 years, including all roles involving children or vulnerable adults The Home: Number of Beds: Solo placement Type of Young People: Mid-complex needs, including Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties and trauma backgrounds Staffing Ratio: 2:1 support model ✅ Who we are looking for: Individuals with direct experience in children’s residential care settings Confident in lone and waking night responsibilities, including safeguarding and monitoring Reliable and able to commit to consistent 12-hour night shifts Calm, observant, and able to respond effectively to incidents during the night Aged 21 or over (in line with safeguarding requirements) Why this role: Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful bank period Weekly pay providing flexibility and immediate earning potential Structured night shifts offering consistency and routine Work within a focused solo home with clear care plans and support structures Sponsorship is not available How to Apply: If you have experience within children’s residential care and are looking for waking night work with the potential for a permanent opportunity, apply today or get in touch for more information. job@sgscare.co.uk