Waking Night Residential Support Worker

Job description

Waking Night Residential Support Worker | New Therapeutic Children's Home | Hemel Hempstead

Experienced in residential childcare and looking for a stable waking night role within a structured, therapeutic environment?

Young Care Hub is opening a new therapeutic children's residential home in Hemel Hempstead, supporting up to three children 7–17yo with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to support the safety, wellbeing and emotional needs of children overnight, contributing to consistent care and safeguarding within the home.

This role requires confidence, reliability and a clear understanding of residential care standards.

Why Join Young Care Hub?

Smaller home, greater impact

With only three children in placement, you can deliver focused, consistent care and build meaningful therapeutic relationships.

Supported within a well-resourced home

Work as part of a supportive and well-structured team with clear expectations and strong managerial backing. We're committed to appropriate staffing levels, clear routines and realistic standards, creating a stable environment for both children and staff.

Clear structure and regulatory compliance

We operate fully in line with the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, ensuring professional clarity and high standards of care.

The Role

As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will:

✔ Support the home during overnight hours

✔ Safeguard and promote the welfare of children throughout the night

✔ Respond appropriately to incidents or concerns

✔ Maintain accurate documentation and reporting

✔ Support the implementation of care plans and behaviour strategies

✔ Contribute to consistent 24-hour care planning

You will work under the guidance of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager and contribute to maintaining a safe and stable home environment.

Supporting Your Professional Journey

This position offers development opportunities within residential childcare — Senior, Deputy and beyond. We will work with you to create a personalised professional development journey, including:

• A thorough induction
• A structured six-month welcome programme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Working Pattern & Benefits

Our rota operates across a 24-hour period on condensed shifts.

With approximately 10–11 working days per month, you benefit from extended periods off between shifts and a predictable working pattern.

You will receive:

£25,350 base salary + £65 per sleep-in

5.6 weeks annual leave

Additional paid day off for your birthday

High street and restaurant discounts

Auto-enrolled company pension

Essential Criteria

✅ Have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship)

✅ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards

✅ Minimum 2 years' experience within the past 5 years in residential childcare

✅ Desire to work nights

✅ Strong understanding of safeguarding and child development

✅ Good communication skills

✅ Basic IT competency for documentation and reporting

Preferred:

Full UK driving licence with clean record

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and proof of identity as part of our safer recruitment process.

Young Care Hub is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Ready to Apply?

For more information please get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English