Bank Waking Night Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (complex behaviours)

Bank Waking Night Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (complex behaviours)

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £13.46 per hour, with an enhanced hourly rate between midnight and 6am
Job Type: Bank
Hours: 11pm to 7am waking night shifts, including weekends

Make a difference every night in a child’s life, by roviding safety, reassurance and consistent support to vulnerable children with complex behavious throughout the night.

Carbrey Group is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate and reliable Bank Waking Night Residential Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home in Gloucester.

This is a flexible bank opportunity working 11pm to 7am waking night shifts, providing consistent overnight care and helping to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

You will receive our standard rate of £13.46 per hour, with an enhanced rate paid for hours worked between midnight and 6am.

Our specialist home combines therapeutic care approaches, in house behavioural analysis, structured support and individualised care for children with complex needs, helping them build resilience, stability and brighter futures.

Why Join Carbrey Group?

Benefits:

Enhanced hourly rate between midnight and 6am

Flexible bank shifts

Pension scheme, subject to eligibility

Employee wellbeing support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Discounted gym memberships

Free eye tests

Opportunities to gain professional qualifications

Training, supervision and career development opportunities

About Us

Carbrey Group is a family run organisation providing high quality residential care for vulnerable children and young people across Gloucestershire.

We are committed to creating warm, stable and nurturing homes where children can thrive through trauma informed, child centred care.

The Role

As a Bank Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will provide support throughout the night, ensuring children and young people remain safe, settled and appropriately supported.

You will need to remain awake and alert throughout the full shift and be ready to respond to the individual needs of the children within the home.

You will also play an important role in maintaining a calm and nurturing environment overnight and ensuring the home is ready for the following day.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure children and young people are safe and appropriately supported throughout the night

Provide reassurance and emotional support to children who may struggle to settle or wake during the night

Respond appropriately to behaviours, incidents or safeguarding concerns

Support emotional regulation using agreed therapeutic care strategies

Maintain a calm, structured and nurturing home environment

Complete regular checks in line with individual care plans and risk assessments

Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers using IT systems

Complete appropriate household tasks during quieter periods

Support morning routines where required

Provide a clear and thorough handover to the incoming team

Work collaboratively with the wider residential team to provide consistent care

Follow safeguarding procedures, care plans, risk assessments and organisational policies at all times

Requirements

Essential:

Full UK Driving Licence (manual), held for at least 12 months

Availability to work waking night shifts from 11pm to 7am, including weekends

Ability to remain awake, alert and responsive throughout the full shift

Ability to work within a safeguarding and trauma informed environment

Flexibility and reliability to support the service through bank shifts

Desirable:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Experience working within residential childcare, care or support

Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma or complex behavioural needs

You will also be:

Patient, resilient and compassionate

Calm and confident when responding to challenging situations

Reliable and able to work effectively throughout the night

A strong team player with good communication skills

Able to maintain professional boundaries

Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people

We also welcome applicants looking for a career change who can demonstrate the right values and attitude.

Safeguarding

Carbrey Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks and enhanced background screening.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children and are looking for flexible waking night work within therapeutic residential care, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact our team on 01452 522332 or email recruitment@carbreygroup.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Carbrey application form prior to interview.