Learning Disabilities – Nights Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Telford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£29,863 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Supporting children with learning disabilities Safeguarding Residential care Calm approach Record keeping Team collaboration Driving licence (desirable) Experience with challenging behaviour

FULL DESCRIPTION

Learning Disabilities – Nights Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Night Support Worker for Wellingtonia Children's Home in Telford. This role involves supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs during night shifts (9pm-9am). The position offers a salary up to £29,863.60, a £1,000 joining bonus, enhanced overtime rates, and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring a safe, secure and calm environment, with a clear focus on safeguarding and welfare throughout the night
  • Completing regular checks and monitoring wellbeing
  • Supporting young people who may wake or require reassurance
  • Responding calmly to any incidents or needs during the night
  • Completing accurate records and reports
  • Contributing to clear and effective handovers to ensure a smooth and consistent transition between day and night
  • Supporting a settled start and finish to each day for young people
  • Monitoring care plans and recording observations
  • Working collaboratively with the wider care team

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children or young people
  • A calm, reliable and self-directed approach
  • Ability to remain composed in challenging situations
  • Strong sense of responsibility and safeguarding awareness
  • Full UK driving licence – desirable
  • A genuine commitment to high-quality care and positive outcomes

Benefits

  • £1,000 joining bonus (£500 on joining + £500 after probation)
  • Overtime worked during the day is paid at 1.3x rate
  • Additional overtime during the night is paid at £180.00 per night
  • Double pay on Bank Holidays
  • Triple pay on Christmas Day & Boxing Day
  • Free meals on shift
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Perkbox – access to hundreds of discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks
  • Company pension
  • Consistent 2-week rolling rota
  • Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate pre-employment clearances.

How to Apply

Apply via the application form on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website: . No sponsorship available – applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

Contact

For inquiries, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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