Waking Night Support Worker

Carry out welfare checks throughout the night, at least every 15 minutes where required

- Comfort and settle children who wake during the night

- Follow care plans and medical guidance for each child

Household duties

- Complete laundry and light food preparation as needed

- Clean and maintain communal areas including toilets and floors

Records and handovers

- Complete daily reports and record incidents or medication given

- Hand over clearly to the day team each morning

Caring, patient and reliable with strong communication skills

- Able to stay calm under pressure during night shifts

- Comfortable working independently overnight

- Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing

- Experience in residential childcare desirable but not essential

- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

Earn £155 to £160 a night as a Waking Night Support Worker at Goldcrest Lodge, keeping children safe and settled until morning., Salary / Pay: £155 to £160 per night, equivalent to approximately £16,120 to £16,640 per year pro rata based on 24 hours (2 nights per week), or

£24,180 to £24,960 per year based on 36 hours (3 nights per week)

Shift Pattern: 7:00pm to 7:00am, part-time (24 or 36 hours), including working every other weekend

About Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing

Direct care