Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Soham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)
(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)
Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression opportunities within the organisation
Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month)
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded qualifications if not already held
About Area Camden:
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night.
We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night
Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Record information accurately using our computer systems
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model
Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children
Essential skills required
Must be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
To follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers.
Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures.
Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed.
Be organised and able to plan and prepare work
Be willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held.
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Ely, ENG-CB7 5HT
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)
(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)
Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression opportunities within the organisation
Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month)
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded qualifications if not already held
About Area Camden:
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night.
We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night
Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Record information accurately using our computer systems
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model
Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children
Essential skills required
Must be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
To follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers.
Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures.
Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed.
Be organised and able to plan and prepare work
Be willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held.
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Ely, ENG-CB7 5HT
Reference: 225341486
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Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Soham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)
(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)
Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression opportunities within the organisation
Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month)
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded qualifications if not already held
About Area Camden:
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night.
We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night
Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Record information accurately using our computer systems
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model
Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children
Essential skills required
Must be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
To follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers.
Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures.
Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed.
Be organised and able to plan and prepare work
Be willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held.
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Ely, ENG-CB7 5HT
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification)
(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)
Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts)
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression opportunities within the organisation
Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month)
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded qualifications if not already held
About Area Camden:
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night.
We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night
Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Record information accurately using our computer systems
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model
Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children
Essential skills required
Must be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children
To follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers.
Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures.
Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed.
Be organised and able to plan and prepare work
Be willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held.
Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification.
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Ely, ENG-CB7 5HT
Reference: 225341486
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