We are looking for caring and resilient Waking Night Support Workers to join our children’s residential service. You will play a vital role in keeping young people safe, supported, and reassured throughout the night in a therapeutic solo home setting.

This role is about much more than supervision; it’s about providing calm, consistent support and ensuring the home remains a safe, nurturing environment. You’ll help young people feel secure during the night while also carrying out essential household tasks to prepare the home for the next day.

Full-Time / Part-Time (waking night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays)

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £26,000.00 [dependent on experience/qualifications]

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing a calm, consistent, and reassuring presence overnight.
• Supporting young people with emotional needs and night-time routines.
• Responding sensitively to any disturbances or incidents.
• Completing household cleaning, laundry, and safety checks during night shifts.
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and records are maintained.
• Working closely with day staff to ensure continuity of care.

What we’re looking for:

• A caring, patient, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children.
• The ability to remain calm and responsive during crises.
• Flexibility to work waking night shifts (including weekends and bank holidays).
• Experience is welcome, but not essential – training and support will be provided.

What we offer:

• Full induction and ongoing training, including trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
• Support to gain professional qualifications (NVQ/QCF Level 3).