Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)
Those huge small victories
Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Get out what you put in
You’ll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep -having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry.
Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
* Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496
* Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
* £1,000 Welcome Bonus – on successful completion of probation
* £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
* Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
* Progression: Aspire future managers programme
* Flexible benefits package: adjustable holiday allowance, pension and life insurance (see benefits here)
* Wellbeing: tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover for optician, dentist, high‑street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with top facilities (see homes here)
* Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus each time a friend is hired
Bring your whole-self to work
Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you:
* A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
* Honesty and empathy – we genuinely care about our young people (and each other)
* Resilience to deal with challenging situations
* A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
* Will study for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – we will pay for and support your study
* Start as a NSO by completing 4 weeks Care Academy training
Join the UK’s best special education and care provider
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference—especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
Supplied by the Witherslack Group. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
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