Waking Night Support Worker
Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum, Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire - NN8
Ofsted: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire is part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.
With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members to be part of our exciting journey.
About The Home
Poppy House is a 1 bedded children's residential home in Wellingborough, NN8. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 17 with emotional and behavioural needs - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence
The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, You Will
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
- Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
- Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
- Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
- Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
- Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
- Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
- Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
- Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
- Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
- Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
- Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.
What You’ll Bring
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
- Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
- Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.
Hours
Contracted to work 40 hours per week
9pm - 8am
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£29,767 - £31,579) per annum).
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
- Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
- Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
- Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
- Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
- Refer a Friend bonus.
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Subsidised days out with young people.
- Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
- Meals included during shifts.
Important Information
- We cannot offer sponsorshipor part time hours
- Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.
Please Note
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
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