Waking Night Support Worker

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Pay Rate: £15.50 to £16.50 depending on experience
Working Pattern: 10pm to 8.30am – 4 days on / 4 days off including weekends and bank holidays
Reports to: Registered Manager / Senior Support Worker

Job Purpose

To provide safe, consistent and child-centred care and supervision to children and young people throughout the night. The Waking Night Support Worker will maintain a calm, secure and nurturing environment, respond appropriately to the individual needs of each young person, and ensure that all relevant records and handovers are completed accurately.

The post holder will play an important role in safeguarding young people and supporting their wellbeing while maintaining the home to a safe, clean and welcoming standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision throughout the night, ensuring children and young people remain safe through support bedtime and early-morning routines and respond appropriately to emotional or other needs.
• Carry out welfare, security, health and safety, and fire-safety checks.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour-support plans.
• Promote safeguarding and promptly report concerns, incidents or suspected abuse. Maintain accurate records, including observations, incidents and medication.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Complete appropriate practical duties, including breakfast preparation, laundry and tidying, without compromising supervision.
• Work positively with colleagues, managers, families and other professionals.
• Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings.

Person Specification – Essential

• Genuine commitment to supporting children and young people.
• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Calm, patient and professional approach, particularly in challenging situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently at night while contributing effectively to the wider team.
• Reliable, responsible and able to remain alert throughout waking-night shifts.
• Commitment to mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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