Night Support Worker – Children’s Home (Westbury)

About the role

As a Night Support Worker you will provide 24‑hour care for young people living in our children’s homes. Working a 4‑on/4‑off night rota, you will be the first point of contact when residents need help during the night, helping them feel safe and supported.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to any resident who wakes upset, ill, or experiencing trauma.
• Maintain a safe and calm environment throughout the night.
• Complete paperwork, cleaning and laundry duties during quieter periods.
• Build trusting relationships with residents to encourage positive behaviour and emotional growth.
• Document incidents and hand over relevant information to day‑time staff.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Ability to work night shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and capacity to manage stressful situations.
• Commitment to following safeguarding and health‑and‑safety procedures.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary £32,849 – £35,896 per annum (good attendance assumed).
• Attendance allowance £1,400, regional allowance £2,000, welcome bonus £1,000, loyalty bonus £1,000.
• 7 weeks paid holiday.
• Full 4‑week induction via our Care Academy.
• Career progression – many leaders promoted from within.
• Flexible benefits package (holiday, pension, life insurance).