Waking Nights Support Worker – Dudley (UK)
Location: Brierley Hill, Dudley
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £14.36 per hour
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
New Year, New Career — Make a Real Difference
This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in children’s residential care. We welcome applicants with or without experience. Full training and support are provided.
About the Role
As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will support children overnight, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing. Your role plays a key part in helping young people feel valued and secure.
The home is rated Good in all areas by OFSTED and supports up to six young people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and associated behaviours. Some children are non-verbal or have limited communication and use tools such as picture boards, Smartbox devices, and Makaton.
Who Can Apply
Applicants from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
- Education
- Youth work
- Childcare
- Healthcare
- Social care
- SEN and community services
Preferred (But Not Essential)
- Experience in a residential childcare environment
- Level 3 Children and Young People qualification or equivalent
- Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided during work hours)
- Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends
Company Values
- Friendly, caring, and passionate approach
- Person-centred support
- Empowering young people to build confidence
- Innovative and creative thinking
- Positive and approachable attitude
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid induction programme
- Fully funded QCF Level 3 qualification
- Face-to-face therapeutic training
- Access to free online learning courses
- Free DBS check
- Free parking
- Free meals on shift
- Pension scheme
- Employee recognition programmes
- Company vehicle during work hours
- Refer-a-friend reward scheme (earn up to £1,000 per referral, terms apply)
Safeguarding Commitment
All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and regulated activity checks, including a check against the barred children’s list.
Apply Now
