Waking Night Residential Support Worker

Job description

Waking Night Residential Support Worker
Woodville, Derbyshire (DE11)
Salary: Up to £21,400 per annum
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing children's care provider opening their first children's residential home in Woodville, Derbyshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the founding team of a brand-new Learning Disabilities service supporting young people within a small therapeutic environment with a strong 3:1 staffing ratio. The home will initially support one 15-year-old young person, with capacity for two children overall.
The Opportunity
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and comfort of the young person throughout the night. You will help maintain a calm and structured environment, complete regular welfare checks, provide emotional reassurance when required and ensure accurate record keeping.
This position would suit candidates with experience within care, support work, education or other transferable backgrounds who are passionate about supporting children and young people. Previous children's residential experience is desirable but not essential.
Shift Pattern
Waking night shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am
134 contracted hours per month
Includes one 14-hour day shift per month
Requirements
Caring, patient and resilient approach
Ability to remain calm and professional within challenging situations
Good communication and record-keeping skills
Transferable experience from care, support work or education welcomed
Previous experience within children's residential care desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a brand-new home from the very beginning
Small therapeutic environment with high staffing levels
Competitive salary package
Career progression opportunities with a growing provider
Supportive management team and positive working environment
If this opportunity of interest, please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 3 business days.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swadlincote

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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