Night Support Worker

Job Title: Night Support Worker Night Support Worker (Children's Residential - Complex Needs) - Meldreth, near Royston Essential requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is NOT available. Enhanced DBS required. Waking nights on a rota are essential. Location: Meldreth (Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border) Hours: Avg. 40 hrs/week on a 4‑week rota (8:45pm-8:15am); FT and PT available Pay: £12.37-£13.49 per hour + £25/night supplement + £1,500 welcome bonus Make a difference overnight supporting children and young people with complex learning needs. Provide calm, consistent care that helps them settle safely and sleep well. What you'll do Deliver high‑quality waking‑night care and observation. Support bedtime and morning routines; assist with personal care as needed. Monitor and record wellbeing; respond to incidents and escalate appropriately. Administer and record prescribed medication (post‑training). Complete light housekeeping tasks during quieter periods. About you Experience in care is essential; children's residential/SEN/complex needs experience is a bonus. Calm under pressure, resilient and compassionate team player. Reliable with strong communication and record‑keeping skills. Benefits and development £1,500 welcome bonus*. 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays). Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Life assurance, pension, health cashback plan. Car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes. Free DBS and parking. Apply today Submit your CV highlighting night‑shift experience, safeguarding awareness and rota flexibility. Shortlisting and interviews are conducted continuously. #AUR