Support Worker Waking Nights (Preston)

Job Details

• Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Location: PR1, Preston
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £14.50 per hour (rising to £15.00 per hour)
• Hours: Waking night shifts (no sleep-ins)
• Sponsorship: Not available

Role & Responsibilities

• Promote safety, stability and wellbeing for children throughout the night
• Provide reassurance, supervision and support as needed
• Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures
• Maintain nighttime routines and support transitions
• Complete night-time reporting, logs and required documentation
• Work as part of a consistent, supportive team focused on child-centred care
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emotional needs and overnight challenges

What We Offer

• £15.00 per hour
• December bonus (terms apply)
• 28 days paid annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Annual pay reviews
• Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years
• Free on-site parking
• Fully funded healthcare support (dental, eye care, physiotherapy)
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Support to complete relevant qualifications (including Level 3)
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Requirements

• Experience in care or working with children is helpful but not essential
• A calm, patient and reliable approach, especially during unsettled nights
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Children's Residential qualification
• Strong understanding of safeguarding or willingness to learn
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to support young people
• Ability to remain alert, focused and supportive throughout waking night shifts

How to Apply

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About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a growing specialist provider of children's residential care, with a workforce of over 140 colleagues. They are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and supporting team members to grow and succeed.