Waking Night Support Worker – Residential Childcare

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential children’s home in Greenwich. You will provide overnight care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring a safe, calm and nurturing environment throughout the night.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a secure and caring overnight environment in line with individual care plans.
• Carry out regular welfare checks and respond calmly to any incidents.
• Complete accurate handovers, records and daily documentation.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised.
• Support positive behaviour using therapeutic, trauma‑informed approaches.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure consistency of care.
• Help keep the home clean, welcoming and homely.
• Promote safeguarding and uphold Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Required profile

• Caring, resilient and emotionally mature.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication skills.
• Passionate about helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and aged 22 or over.

Required skills

• Basic IT systems proficiency.
• Medication administration (where trained).

What we offer

• £16.00 per hour.
• Company pension and employee discounts.
• Free or subsidised meals while on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.