Waking Night Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13–£14 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications)
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 2 off – 12-hour night shifts
About Us
At Sterling Supported Living, our mission is simple:
"To make a meaningful change in children and young people's lives by empowering them with life skills, good values, and high-quality care, helping them become confident and independent."
We believe that building a home goes beyond just providing care. It means creating a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment where children and young people aged 7–18 can feel valued and supported, day and night.
The Role
We are looking for Night Residential Support Workers to join our team. This is a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of children and young people overnight. While some of the shift is quieter, it's no less important your presence, consistency, and care will help create a stable environment where young people feel safe and secure.
Key Responsibilities
As a Night Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Safeguard children and young people throughout the night, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
- Provide nurturing, trauma-informed care and be available to offer reassurance if a child wake distressed or unsettled.
- Carry out domestic duties to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
- Keep accurate records, logs, and reports to ensure consistent communication between day and night staff.
- Support care plans and routines so that children have stability and continuity of care.
- Work as part of a small, supportive team, handing over to day staff effectively at the end of each shift.
- Contribute to a nurturing, positive culture within the home at all times.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working in children's residential care is desirable.
- A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively during quieter periods as well as in challenging situations.
- Good written and spoken English for accurate record-keeping.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
What We Offer
- £13–£14 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
- A consistent 2 on, 2 off night shift pattern (12-hour shifts).
- Comprehensive induction and mandatory training.
- Opportunities to complete a Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
- Development and progression opportunities within the company.
- Company pension scheme.
- Staff wellbeing programme.
- Discounts on gym membership, stores, and more.
- Free flu jabs.
- On-site parking.
- Supportive team culture and company events.
Why Join Us?
Working nights in a children's home is about more than supervision it's about being a steady, trusted presence who helps children feel safe. If you're caring, resilient, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.
Work Location: In person – Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free fitness classes
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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