Waking Night Support Worker - Childrens Home

Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Home  

Locations: Tadley (RG26) and across our West Berkshire homes (Bramley and Burghfield) 
Salary: Starting from £27,000 per year (£13.66 per hour) based on 38 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent, full-time 
Hours: Nights, 4 on / 4 off (set nights considered) 

About the role 

Nights can be the hardest part of a young person’s day. You might be the person who helps them settle after a nightmare, reassures them when they feel unsafe, or simply sits calmly while they work through a difficult moment. 

As a Night Support Worker, you will safeguard and support children overnight in one of our residential homes. This is a lone working role, so you will need to be confident working independently, staying alert and maintaining a calm, nurturing environment through the night. 

The difference you’ll make 

Working nights is not just being awake. It is being present when a young person needs stability, reassurance and safety. The smallest moments can feel like big wins, a young person returning to sleep, a calm conversation at 2am, a safe home ready for the morning team. 

Key responsibilities 

• Provide overnight supervision, care and emotional support to children and young people 
• Respond to needs during the night, including when a young person is unwell, upset or unable to sleep 
• Remain alert to safeguarding concerns and follow reporting procedures 
• Support personal care and hygiene routines where required 
• Keep accurate records and complete admin tasks during quieter periods 
• Carry out household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and preparing the home for the next day 
• Communicate clearly during handovers with day staff and management 
• Remain vigilant and responsive to incidents or needs throughout the night 

What we’re looking for 

• Experience working in residential childcare, a children’s home or a similar care setting is helpful, but not essential 
• Confidence working independently overnight (lone working) 
• Calm, reliable and highly observant, with a caring approach 
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices, or willingness to learn 
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) 
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) 
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, but not essential 

Benefits 

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary  
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies) 
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications 
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast  
• Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline 
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply) 
• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions  
• Company sick pay scheme (after 6 months’ service) 
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options 
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards  
• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor 

Equality and diversity 

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us. 

Safeguarding and GDPR 

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 

Adherence to safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services. 

Successful candidates will be required to complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process that includes a full employment history review, references and an enhanced DBS check.