Support Worker Waking Nights (Preston)
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Support Worker Waking Nights (Preston)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a full-time Waking Night Support Worker for its children's residential home in Preston. Salary £14.50-£15.00 per hour, permanent, on-site. No sponsorship available.
About the Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will ensure safety, stability and wellbeing for children with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and complex needs overnight. You'll follow care plans, behaviour support strategies, maintain routines, and complete night-time reporting.
What We Offer
- £15.00 per hour (plus December bonus)
- 28 days paid annual leave
- Annual pay reviews
- Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years
- Free on-site parking
- Fully funded healthcare support
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Support for Level 3 qualification
- £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes
- Employee Assistance Programme
Your Responsibilities
- Promote safety, stability and wellbeing for children throughout the night
- Provide reassurance, supervision and support
- Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures
- Maintain nighttime routines and support transitions
- Complete night-time reporting, logs and documentation
- Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
- Respond appropriately to incidents and emotional needs
What We're Looking For
- Experience in care or working with children is helpful but not essential
- Calm, patient and reliable approach
- Willingness to work towards Level 3 Children's Residential qualification
- Understanding of safeguarding or willingness to learn
- Resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to support young people
- Ability to remain alert and focused throughout waking night shifts
How to Apply
Click Apply Now on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website or email your details to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. For more information, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call 0800 999 1235.