At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with complex needs during night hours in a safe environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated children's residential care provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
- Benefits: Earn £15.00 per hour, enjoy paid training, and benefit from a company pension.
- Other info: Work a flexible 4 on, 4 off night shift pattern with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with learning disabilities is a plus; strong communication and empathy are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker. You will join a specialist children's residential service supporting young people with complex needs and learning disabilities (LD) in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This role is a rewarding opportunity for a caring individual to provide a stable, safe, and highly supportive environment during night-time hours.
The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will remain awake throughout the night to ensure the home remains safe, secure, and tailored to the needs of the children. You will act as a consistent, reassuring presence, supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs according to their care plans, while ensuring their dignity, comfort, and safety.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring the home remains safe, secure, and fully managed during night hours.
- Supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs in line with individual care plans.
- Monitoring the comfort and safety of young people throughout the night, managing health or sensory needs.
- Completing essential night-time domestic duties, including cleaning and laundry.
- Carrying out and accurately documenting health, safety, and security checks.
- Completing detailed waking night logs, daily notes, and incident reports.
- Providing clear, comprehensive handovers to the incoming day staff team.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities or complex needs is highly desirable.
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is an advantage, though not essential.
- Ability to work waking night shifts reliably on a set roster.
- Strong communication skills, patience, and a calm, person-centred approach.
- A genuine passion, empathy, and resilience for supporting vulnerable young people.
- Commitment to upholding safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory policies.
Working Hours
Full-time hours on a fixed rolling rota. Shift Pattern: 4 nights on, followed by 4 off. Hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
What's on Offer
- Competitive pay rate of £15.00 per hour.
- Fully funded, comprehensive training and professional development (including specialist LD training).
- Company pension scheme and on-site parking.
- A highly supportive team environment and expert peer mentoring.
- The chance to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children with complex needs.
Apply Today
For more information or to apply, contact: Connective Careers Pathways
Waking Night Support Worker Children's Residential employer: Connective Career Pathways
Connective Careers Pathways is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Waking Night Support Workers in Newcastle-under-Lyme. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs while enjoying a flexible shift pattern and a collaborative team culture.
Contact Details:
Connective Career Pathways Recruitment Team
