Job Description:
Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker – Coalville (LE67)
£23,132 – £24,206
09.30pm–07.30am, Avg. 35 hrs
Benefits
* Ofsted Good rated children’s home
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Bank holidays returned in lieu
* All meals provided during shifts
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 fully funded
* Clear progression into senior roles
* Paid team celebrations for Ofsted Good/Outstanding
* Company‑funded Christmas meal
The Role
We’re recruiting a Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a growing children’s home in Coalville, recently expanded from 3 to 4 beds. This Waking Night Support Worker role supports young people with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) in a stable, Ofsted Good environment.
As a Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide calm, consistent care throughout the night, ensuring safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive routines for young people in children’s residential care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide safe, nurturing overnight care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations
* Support young people with EBD during distress or disruption at night
* Monitor wellbeing, safeguarding, and emotional needs
* Complete cleaning tasks and maintain high household standards
* Promote independence, positive behaviour, and routine
* Complete logs, reports, and handovers accurately
* Work closely with the wider children’s residential team
Shift Pattern & Pay
* 09.30pm – 07.30am waking night shifts
* Week 1: 4 shifts | Week 2: 3 shifts (2‑week rota)
* Salary: £23,132 – £24,206 (average 35 hours)
* Sleep‑in rate: £71.20 per sleep
* Overtime: £12.71 – £13.30 per hour
* Additional overtime including day shifts available
Training & Progression
This provider is committed to long‑term development within children’s residential care:
Full induction and ongoing CPD
NVQ Level 3 or 4 funded
Progression into Senior Support Worker roles
About You
This role suits both experienced and new Waking Night Support Workers with the right values.
You’ll be:
Calm, compassionate, and resilient
Confident supporting young people with EBD
A strong communicator and team player
Willing to work towards Level 3/4 if not already qualified
Why Apply?
Join an Ofsted Good children’s home with strong values
Make a real difference in young people’s lives overnight
Be supported, trained, and developed properly
Build a career in children’s residential support work
Apply now to start your career as a Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker in Coalville. Click apply or get in touch to find out more.
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Salary description
£23206.00 - £24206.00 per year