Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Children & Young People’s Worker (Residential Support Worker)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (with flexibility to cover shifts across local homes if needed)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role:

We’re recruiting a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join a new Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Home supporting children and young people aged 8–18. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment overnight, promoting stability, wellbeing and positive routines.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build trusted, consistent relationships that promote safety, wellbeing and independence

* Support children and young people through the night, responding appropriately to needs and incidents

* Maintain a safe, calm environment, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures

* Complete accurate record keeping and documentation

* Contribute to the upkeep of the home (light domestic tasks as required)

Requirements:

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within the required timeframe)

* A strong understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children/young people

* Flexibility for night shifts, including weekends/bank holidays as required

* Experience with children/young people is desirable, but attitude and values are key

Benefits:

* 26 days annual leave

* Pension scheme

* Retail discounts / cashback portal

* Cycle to work & season ticket loans

* Employee assistance programme

* Ongoing learning & development

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer