Night Support Worker - Children's Homes

2026-08-15T00:00:00

Sands

Buckinghamshire

GB

HP12 4

Any

2026-09-14T18:27:46.923

£30,849 - £33,896 assuming good attendance Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)

Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults — an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

You'll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep — having someone there that understands them and provides support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for.

In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paperwork, cleaning and laundry. Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential — and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you'll get:

Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496

Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance assuming good attendance

Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday

Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group plus you could join our Aspire future managers programme

Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our homes here

A 'recommend a friend' scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:

A can-do attitude, a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must

The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations

A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months

If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.

You'll start as a NSO by joining our Care Academy — 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference — especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognized as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.

Childrens Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMHTPBN1_UKTJ

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£30,849 - £33,896 assuming good attendance Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off)Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.Get out what you put inYoull take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a
young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep -having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry.Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. Its about tapping into each young persons needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.
What we do for youWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496 Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care AcademyHoliday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holidayProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group plus you could join our Aspire future managers programmeFlexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance check out our benefitshereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist
appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our homeshereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeBring your whole-self to work
Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You dont need experience, but there are a few things well be looking for from you:A can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help othersWe genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a mustThe resilience to be able to deal with challenging situationsA full UK driving licence which youve held for at least 12 monthsIf you dont
have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), well pay for you to study and support you every step of the wayYoull start life as a NSO by joining our Care Academy 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.Join the UKs best special education and care providerAt Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We
are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please click here.To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.Childrens Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMHTPBN1_UKTJ

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