At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable young people during night shifts, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
- Company: SWAAY, a leader in residential care for traumatised young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fully funded training, private healthcare, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for personal growth and meaningful impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your own skills and career.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals; experience in childcare is a plus but not required.
From £12.80 per hour | Full Training Provided | Career Changers Welcome | Full Time & Part Time Available | 2 Week Rolling Rota Pattern
Shift: 10.30pm – 8.30am (shift timings cannot change)
Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people? Work together with us to re-parent traumatised young people, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!
At SWAAY, we don’t just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe, valued and understood. We are proud of our child-centred approach and commitment to trauma-informed practice. For over 30 years, we have delivered specialist residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 who have experienced significant trauma and displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Our work focuses on reducing risk, addressing complex needs and empowering young people to move forward into safe, responsible and fulfilling adult lives.
What you’ll do as a Waking Night Worker:
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing home environment
- Supervise and record movements and activities during the night
- Promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of each child
- Work in line with risk assessments
- Recognise, respond to and accurately report/record any safeguarding concerns
An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable – but if you don’t yet hold this qualification, we will fully fund and support you to achieve it.
You’ll make a great Waking Night Worker if you are:
- Able to remain alert throughout night shifts
- Compassionate, empathetic and reliable
- Resilient and reflective
- Experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a meaningful career supporting young people
Many of our team members joined us from careers in retail, hospitality, the armed forces, education, mental health support and youth work – bringing valuable life experience that helps our young people feel understood and supported.
Interested in a career change that matters? For more information or an informal conversation, contact Amy George at AGeorge@swaay.co.uk.
Why work with us?
- Fully funded training - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
- Specialist therapeutic training including trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice (DDP)
- Regular supervision and reflective practice
- Private Healthcare
- Health Cash Scheme
- Confidential Employee Advice Programme – providing wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, coaching and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Access to Blue Light Discount
- Length of Service Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness. SWAAY has a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.
Waking Night Worker in Bracknell employer: SWAAY
At SWAAY, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both our young residents and our staff. Located in Farnborough, our 5-bed children's home offers a supportive work culture that emphasises professional growth through fully funded training opportunities, including the NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a stable work schedule with a rolling rota that promotes work-life balance.
