Children's Waking Night Support Worker

26 Days Old

Waking Night Support Worker Childrens Residential (EBD) Location: Burton on Trent
Salary: £12.65 £15.49 per hour (dependant on experience & qualifications)
Employer: Kindsight (Recruiting on behalf of an established provider)
Hours: Full-Time Nights
Driving Licence: Full UK manual licence required
About the Role Kindsight are recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker for a stable, well-established EBD childrens home in Burton on Trent. This home has been operating for over 3 years, with strong leadership, a supportive team, and a warm, nurturing environment for the young people who live there.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated night team providing safety, stability, and emotional support during the most vulnerable hours. The role is ideal for someone calm, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs.
What Youll Be Doing Providing overnight supervision, safety and emotional support to young people

Working in a positive, respectful and empowering way at all times

Supporting young people with routines, emotional regulation and bedtime/wake-up needs

Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and nightly records

Ensuring the home remains safe, clean and settled throughout the night

Being part of a friendly, committed team working towards shared outcomes

Promoting independence, self-care skills and positive routines

Building trusting relationships that help young people feel safe, valued and understood

What Were Looking For Experience working with children or young people (residential care desirable)

Good understanding of child development, trauma and emotional needs

Full UK driving licence (manual)

Ability to stay calm, professional and consistent during challenging situations

Confidence to communicate clearly and build positive relationships

Ability to maintain accurate written and verbal records

A caring, patient and resilient personality

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Residential Childcare) are desirable or a willingness to work towards them

What Youll Receive Hourly rate £12.65 £15.49 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Full, paid induction plus shadow shifts

£500 Welcome Bonus after completing probation

£1,000 Refer a Friend scheme

Free on-site parking

Free meals during night shifts

Funded DBS and Update Service

Company pension scheme

Genuine career progression up to Senior Support Worker, Assistant Manager or even Home Manager

Staff recognition awards and ongoing development

Supportive management team with a strong focus on wellbeing

The chance to make a real difference in a childs life, every single day and night

Apply Today If youre passionate about supporting young people through their most important years and you want to be part of a stable, warm, child-centred team Kindsight would love to hear from you.
Apply now , or contact Kindsight directly for a confidential conversation.

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Location:
Burton-On-Trent
Salary:
From £12 to £15 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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