Night Support Worker – Children’s Home (Oxford)

About the role

As a Night Support Worker you will provide 24‑hour care for young people living in Witherslack Group’s children’s homes in Oxford. Working a 4‑on/4‑off night shift pattern, you will be the first point of contact when a resident needs support during the night.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to young people who wake up distressed, ill, or experiencing trauma.
• Provide emotional support and de‑escalation techniques throughout the night.
• Build trusting relationships so residents feel safe and heard.
• Complete paperwork, maintain accurate records and carry out administrative tasks.
• Perform routine cleaning, laundry and general upkeep of the home.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents during night hours.

Required profile

• Genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Ability to work night shifts on a rotating 4‑on/4‑off schedule.
• Reliability and good attendance record.
• Understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs of children and adolescents.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £32,849 – £35,896 per annum (based on good attendance).
• Attendance, regional and loyalty bonuses, plus a welcome bonus after probation.
• Four‑week induction through the Care Academy.
• Seven weeks of paid holiday.
• Career progression opportunities and the Aspire future managers programme.
• Flexible benefits package covering pension, life insurance and holiday entitlement.