About the Role
We’re looking for caring, reliable and passionate Children’s Support Workers to join our dedicated team on a part-time night shift contract (3 nights per week, 30 hours).
Shifts run 9pm – 7am, supporting children and young people aged 3–18 with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex needs.
This is a respite service, meaning young people may stay with us for as little as 2 hours or up to 14 nights, giving their parents valuable time to rest and recharge. The home features an on-site sensory room, and the team regularly runs activities and events to keep young people engaged, stimulated and supported throughout their stay.
Every shift is different — you might be supporting bedtime routines, providing emotional reassurance or helping create a calm, positive and nurturing environment overnight.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Maintain a safe, clean and nurturing residential environment
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Follow safeguarding, care plans and regulatory standards at all times
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Provide personal, emotional and practical support to children and young people
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Promote independence, consistency and positive routines
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Support night-time needs, including personal care and monitoring wellbeing
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Engage with young people with physical and learning disabilities
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Build trusting, supportive relationships that make a real impact
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Work calmly and confidently with challenging behaviour and complex needs
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Collaborate with colleagues to promote each young person’s wellbeing and development
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Understand and uphold Ofsted Children’s Home Regulations
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 6 months’ UK social care experience (essential)
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Ability to work 3 waking night shifts every week (9pm–7am)
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Full UK driving licence (essential)
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (preferred)
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A genuine passion for supporting children with disabilities
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Resilience, empathy and a positive, proactive attitude
What We Offer
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Set rota: 3 waking nights per week (30 hours)
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£12.25 per hour
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Weekly pay – every Friday
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Free, high-quality online training and development
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Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team
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A rewarding environment where no two nights are the same
About Us
Social Care Recruitment is a specialist agency supporting Residential Children’s Services and Supported Living providers. We work with trusted services that care for young people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs and complex health requirements.
If you’re compassionate, hardworking and want a role where you can make a genuine difference — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Social Care Recruitment