Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Home: Children’s Home – Learning Disabilities & Autism
Location: Wolverhampton (WV10)
Pay: £13 to £14 per hour (DOE) Approx. £24,840 to £26,754 per year
Rota: 3 on / 3 off 8:45pm–7:15am
Type: Permanent waking nights

This is a dedicated waking nights position in a small, well-run children’s home supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism. The service is rated Good and has been built around long-term placements, consistent routines, and a team structure that actually works.

The home and how nights work

There is a clear handover from day staff and clear expectations during the night. You are supported by solid systems, good communication, and managers who understand that night work requires skill, awareness, and trust.

The focus overnight is wellbeing, reassurance, safety, and preparation for the day ahead.

The role

As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting young people throughout the night in line with their individual needs

• Responding to overnight support needs with patience and confidence

• Providing personal care respectfully and at the young person’s pace

• Maintaining a safe, organised home environment

• Completing accurate night-time records and handovers

• Working closely with the day team to ensure continuity of care

This role suits someone who is attentive, thoughtful, and comfortable working independently while staying connected to the wider team.

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities or autism

• Confidence working waking nights in a residential setting

• Strong communication skills, including written recording

• A respectful approach to personal care and individual needs

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or CYPW, or currently working towards it

• A reliable, professional approach and good judgement

Pay, rota and benefits

• £13 to £14 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

• 3 on / 3 off rota

• 8:45pm to 7:15am waking nights

• Permanent waking nights role

• Specialist learning disability and autism training pathways

• Ongoing professional development with progression opportunities

• Employee of the Month (£50) and Employee of the Year (£500) awards

• Reward Gateway and Edenred staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Free Specsavers eye test vouchers

• A supportive leadership team with realistic expectations

Why people stay

This is a service that values consistency, invests in training, and understands that quality care depends on people feeling supported in their role. Nights are treated as a vital part of the home, not a gap to fill.

If you’re looking for a waking nights role where your contribution matters and the structure supports good practice, this is worth a conversation.

Apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential discussion.

All offers are subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS, references, and right to work verification.