Night Support Worker

£30,849 - £33,896 assuming good attendance. Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off) Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. You’ll be there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but also the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by affecting even the smallest positive changes, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in. You’ll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep - having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paperwork, cleaning and laundry. Working here is never dull; it really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential and guiding them toward a positive future. Benefits Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496 Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: Most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: you can adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover to claim back costs like optician or dentist appointments and various high‑street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus each time Bring your whole‑self to work. Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for: A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months If you do not have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a NSO by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off‑the‑job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and truly belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH #J-18808-Ljbffr