About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood and deeply cared for. Our homes are small, relational and intentionally therapeutic. We are seeking a waking night children’s support worker to provide dedicated overnight support to one child within a family-style home.

This role requires careful health vigilance alongside relational warmth. The child’s health needs mean that overnight monitoring and timely, competent responses are essential. Equally important is the ability to provide calm, attuned care so the child experiences night-time as safe and predictable.

You will embody [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s values of generosity, curiosity and courage grounded in compassion, playfulness and relational practice.

Purpose of the Role

To provide continuous waking night support, ensuring the child’s physical safety and health needs are carefully monitored while also maintaining a nurturing, homely environment. You will understand that children with complex health conditions require both technical competence and emotional steadiness. Your presence will be calm, observant and responsive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous waking supervision throughout the night
• Monitor and support the child’s health needs in line with training and agreed care plans
• Carry out delegated healthcare tasks as trained and signed off
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in the child’s presentation
• Escalate concerns appropriately and confidently
• Maintain accurate, factual and contemporaneous records
• Support bedtime and early morning routines sensitively
• Maintain infection control and health and safety standards
• Participate in health and therapeutic training as required
• Work collaboratively with the day team and external health professionals
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Generous workplace ethical pension
• Blue Light Card, Pirkx Benefits Package (online GP, counselling, discounts)
• Access to coach and regular supervision sessions
• Professional development opportunities
• Personalised reward plan after one year
• Home-cooked meals, unlimited tea, fresh fruits and biscuits

What We Are Hoping For

Essential

• Experience supporting children with complex health or additional needs
• Confidence following detailed care plans and clinical guidance
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
• Strong written recording skills
• Emotional resilience and capacity for reflective practice
• Full driving licence
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable

• Previous waking night experience
• Experience working alongside community nursing teams
• Trauma-informed training

Personal Qualities

• Clinically attentive and emotionally attuned
• High safety standards without creating anxiety
• Works methodically and calmly under pressure
• Values teamwork and shared oversight
• Understands that even medically complex children need playfulness, dignity and joy

Working Pattern

• 4 on 4 off or 4 on 3 off rolling rota
• Typically 10pm – 8am (some flexibility)
• Includes weekends and bank holidays
• Attendance at some team meetings and mandatory training required

Safeguarding Statement

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, safer recruitment processes and satisfactory references.