Children's Waking Night Support Worker Up to £35,340!
Location: Chipping, near Preston (commutable from Longridge, Ribchester, Clitheroe, Fulwood, Blackburn, Garstang)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent | 10pm10am | 3 nights on, 3 nights off
Salary Package: Up to £35,340 per year (£32,940 basic including £40 per sleep-in + performance bonus up to £2,400)
Join an experienced, supportive team and help young people (ages 816) feel secure, heard, and ready for the day ahead.
Why Join Us £15.00 per hour + up to £2,400 annual bonus
Predictable rota: 3 on / 3 off, 12-hour nights
Accredited training & funded route to Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
Free meals on shift, pension scheme, and use of work vehicles
Clear career progression (Senior Waking Night, Deputy roles)
What Youll Do Safeguard and supervise children through the night, keeping the environment calm and consistent
Support bedtime and morning routines, including personal care if 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 night-time needs
What Youll Bring 1+ year experience in residential childcare or 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 the home
Legal right to work in the UK
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