Children Support Worker

Doncaster · Admin & Office

£12.25 - £13.00 per hourNight shift

Children’s Residential Support Worker (Nights)

Location: Doncaster
Service: Children’s residential home supporting children with learning difficulties
Hours: 40 per week 
Contract: Full time, Permanent 
Pay: £12.25 - £13 per hour depending on experience 

The Role

This role provides stable overnight presence and continuity of care through waking nights, supporting children’s safety, routines and wellbeing. You’ll work within a well-staffed team and follow clear care plans and safeguarding procedures.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide a calm, reliable overnight presence 
  • Respond appropriately to any night-time needs and complete handovers
  • Maintain safeguarding, recording and incident reporting standards
  • Contribute to morning routines and continuity of care with the day team
  • Work to a rota (no back-to-back shifts)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in children’s residential care or similar LD/ASC support
  • Driver with access to a vehicle
  • Able to commit to minimum 40 hours per week

Desirable

  • Experience with learning difficulties, ASC and positive behaviour support
  • Strong recording/communication skills

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
  • NVQ provided after probation
  • Consistent cover model: 18 staff total, 7 on shift

Safer Recruitment

Enhanced DBS and full referencing required (or willingness to obtain).


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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Children Support Worker?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £12.25 - £13.00 per hour

  • Where is this job based?

    Doncaster

  • Who is the employer?

    Reed

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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