Details:
- Salary: £29,000 - 31,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Worthing West Sussex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Waking Night Support Worker – Provide Calm, Consistent Care Through the Night
4 nights on, 4 night off - rota pattern
Fantastic salary | Excellent benefits | Supportive team | Career development
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference during the hours others are sleeping? We’re looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join our dedicated residential team, supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Whether you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or come from a similar support background, this is your opportunity to play a vital role — keeping young people safe, supported, and settled through the night.
What’s in It for You?
You’ll be well looked after with a generous package of perks and support, including:
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Access to paid training and qualifications
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Generous annual leave allowance
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Supportive of individual needs, with fixed waking night shifts (2200 – 0800).
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Work during the night around other family committments
About the Waking Night Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, your role is essential to ensuring the children in our care are kept safe, calm, and cared for throughout the night.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment overnight
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Supporting young people who may wake or struggle to settle
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Managing any incidents or behavioural challenges with a calm, consistent approach
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Completing night-time domestic tasks and admin as required
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Monitoring the home and supporting morning handovers
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Promoting safeguarding and emotional well-being throughout your shift
Who We’re Looking For
We’re open to applications from a range of backgrounds including social care, healthcare, education, and youth support. If you’ve worked nights before or are keen to move into night shifts, we’d love to hear from you.
You might have experience as a:
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Waking Night Support Worker
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Care Assistant
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Residential Support Worker
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Childcare Practitioner
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Night Care Worker
Even if you’re not sure if you’re a perfect fit, apply anyway – we’re happy to review your CV and have a friendly chat.
Shift Details
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Fixed waking night shifts from 2200 – 0800
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Regular rota pattern (including some weekends)
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Opportunities to pick up extra shifts available
Apply Today
Submit your CV now to be considered for this rewarding night-time role. We’ll be in touch to arrange an informal, friendly chat about the opportunity and your next steps