Chidrens BANK Waking Night Support Worker

Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 with emotional and behavioural needs - the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

The Role

As a BANK Waking Night Support Worker, you will:

+ Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care throughout the night.
+ Support with night-time routines, manage incidents should they occur
+ Provide thorough handover to the day shift.
+ Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
+ Encourage participation in community activities, and hobbies.
+ Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
+ Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
+ Liaise with other professionals like social workers and therapists to ensure the physical and emotional needs are met.
+ Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
+ Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
+ Work flexibly rotating onto weekends, bank holidays.
+ Be able to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 9pm to 8am, which include working bank holidays and weekends.

+ Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
+ Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
+ Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
+ Drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for expectational team members to be part of our exiting journey.

About the Home:

Orchard House is a 2 bedded children's residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire - MK45.

Zero hours BANK contract

Shifts 9pm - 8am

What We Offer

+ Competitive salary (14.31 - £15,18) per hour.
+ Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
+ Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
+ Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding performance and achievements.
+ Overtime opportunities.
+ Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
+ Generous annual leave, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
+ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
+ Unum Healthcare - App-based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP, and wellbeing perks
+ Aviva Digicare - Access free healthcare services including Digital GP consultation, Annual Health Check and Mental Health Assessments
+ Refer a Friend bonus.
+ Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light Card access.
+ Cycle to Work scheme.
+ Subsidised days out with young people.
+ Recognition awards for long service and attendance.
+ Meals included during shifts.

Important Information

+ We cannot offer sponsorship or part time hours
+ Drivers with a FULL UK licence is essential.