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Waking Night Support Worker

Greenwich · Care & Support Work · Posted 17 Sept 2026

Waking night

Key details

Shift
Waking night
Location
Greenwich
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Sector
Care & Support Work

About the role

Waking Night Support Worker

Children’s Residential Home

£16.50 per hour | Full & Part Time

We are recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to provide safe, consistent overnight care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide overnight care, welfare checks and emotional support.
  • Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
  • Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.
  • Build positive relationships with children and young people.
  • Complete records, handovers and incident reports.
  • Administer medication when trained and authorised.
  • Work as part of the children’s residential care team.

About You

  • Caring, reliable and resilient.
  • Good communication skills and calm under pressure.
  • Able to work waking night shifts.
  • Passion for supporting children and young people.
  • Aged 22 or over.
  • Previous children’s residential care experience desirable.
  • Level 3 Residential Childcare desirable or willingness to work towards.

Benefits

Pension | Employee discounts | Meals on shift | Training & development | Career progression

Interested?

Apply with your CV in Word format.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Waking Night Support Worker?

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What are the shift details?

Waking night

What is the pay?

£16.50 per hour

Where is this job based?

Greenwich

Who is the employer?

YourRecruit

Is this a night shift?

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

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