Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Home

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker – Children's Home

Horsham, West Sussex | From £28,528 per year | Full Time | Permanent | Waking Nights

Looking for a rewarding waking night role supporting children and young people? Join a well-established residential children's care provider in Horsham, West Sussex, and make a real difference every night.

1Four1 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a respected residential children's home seeking a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children or young people who is looking to join a supportive team committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stable environment.

Working waking nights, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and security of the children throughout the night while maintaining a calm and positive atmosphere within the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout the night
• Maintain the security of the home and complete regular checks
• Accurately complete attendance records and required documentation
• Safely administer and store medication in line with procedures
• Remain vigilant and report any safeguarding concerns immediately
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home environment
• Follow care plans, policies and guidance from the Registered Manager
• Attend mandatory training and continue your professional development

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people within a care or support environment is essential
• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Children's Support Worker or similar role
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work permanent waking night shifts
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the rural location
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• No sponsorship is available. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits

• From £28,528 per year
• Permanent full-time position
• Discounted or free food
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and developm...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Horsham

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