Waking Night Support Worker — £15.00 per hour + up to £2,400 bonus
Full time, Permanent | 10pm–10am | 3 nights on, 3 nights off
Theracare Homes — Chipping, near Preston (commutable from Longridge, Ribchester, Clitheroe, Fulwood, Blackburn, Garstang)
Make calm, safe nights your thing. Join an experienced, supportive team in our rural children's home (ages 8–16) and help young people feel secure, heard, and ready for the day ahead.
Why apply
* £15.00 per hour + up to £2,400 annual bonus
* Predictable rota: 3 on / 3 off, 12-hour nights (10pm–10am)
* Accredited training and a funded route to Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
* Free meals on shift, pension scheme, use of pool vehicles for work tasks
* Clear progression (Senior Waking Night, Deputy routes)
What you'll do
* Safeguard and supervise through the night, keep the environment calm and consistent
* Support bedtime and morning routines (personal care where required)
* Complete accurate logs, wellbeing observations, and incident reports
* Follow care plans, risk assessments, and hand over clearly to day staff
* Conduct regular house checks and respond to any night time needs
What you'll bring
* 1+ year experience in residential childcare or closely related settings (EBD/SEMH, CAMHS, SEN, youth work)
* Child centred practice, excellent record keeping, and confident de-escalation skills
* Working towards (or willing to work towards) Level 4 CYPF Practitioner
* Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Chipping
* Legal right to work in the UK
Pay and benefits
* £15.00 per hour
* Up to £2,400 annual bonus (performance and attendance)
* 3 on / 3 off nights, 10pm–10am
* Free meals on duty, pension, ongoing training
Safer recruitment at Theracare
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to:
* Enhanced DBS (children's barred list)
* Two satisfactory references, including your current or most recent manager
* Verification of full employment history with any gaps explained
* Right to work and ID checks, qualification verification, and pre-employment screening
* Successful induction and probation
Apply now
Experienced in children's care and calm under pressure? Apply today with your CV. We review applications daily and will be in touch with next steps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Experience:
* Childrens residential EBD setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Level 3 Children's Care Certification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person