Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12‑hour waking night shifts)
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 trained to ensure a safe and stable night‑time environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
We work closely with families and professionals to ensure each young person's needs are met.
We're now hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a safe, nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development.
Benefits:
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression and development opportunities
Rotational night‑shift rota (20:00-08:00):
Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours
Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours
Minimum 168 hours per month
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded required qualifications if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities:
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child throughout the night
Offer empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Keep accurate computer‑based records
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow Area Camden policies and be a positive role model for children and colleagues
Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people
Essential Skills Required
Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
Understanding of safeguarding children
Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
Able to maintain policies and procedures
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children
Organised, with good planning skills
Willing to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held)
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:Haverhill, ENG-CB9 8AR
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12‑hour waking night shifts)
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 trained to ensure a safe and stable night‑time environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
We work closely with families and professionals to ensure each young person's needs are met.
We're now hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a safe, nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development.
Benefits:
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression and development opportunities
Rotational night‑shift rota (20:00-08:00):
Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours
Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours
Minimum 168 hours per month
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded required qualifications if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities:
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child throughout the night
Offer empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Keep accurate computer‑based records
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow Area Camden policies and be a positive role model for children and colleagues
Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people
Essential Skills Required
Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
Understanding of safeguarding children
Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
Able to maintain policies and procedures
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children
Organised, with good planning skills
Willing to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held)
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:Haverhill, ENG-CB9 8AR
Reference: 225341488
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Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12‑hour waking night shifts)
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 trained to ensure a safe and stable night‑time environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
We work closely with families and professionals to ensure each young person's needs are met.
We're now hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a safe, nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development.
Benefits:
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression and development opportunities
Rotational night‑shift rota (20:00-08:00):
Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours
Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours
Minimum 168 hours per month
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded required qualifications if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities:
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child throughout the night
Offer empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Keep accurate computer‑based records
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow Area Camden policies and be a positive role model for children and colleagues
Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people
Essential Skills Required
Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
Understanding of safeguarding children
Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
Able to maintain policies and procedures
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children
Organised, with good planning skills
Willing to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held)
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:Haverhill, ENG-CB9 8AR
Company: Area Camden
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12‑hour waking night shifts)
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 trained to ensure a safe and stable night‑time environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
We work closely with families and professionals to ensure each young person's needs are met.
We're now hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a safe, nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development.
Benefits:
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression and development opportunities
Rotational night‑shift rota (20:00-08:00):
Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours
Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours
Minimum 168 hours per month
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Fully funded required qualifications if not already held
Duties and Responsibilities:
Stay awake and alert for the full night shift
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child throughout the night
Offer empathy and support when young people need reassurance
Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities
Keep accurate computer‑based records
Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child
Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally
Follow Area Camden policies and be a positive role model for children and colleagues
Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people
Essential Skills Required
Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm
Understanding of safeguarding children
Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers
Able to maintain policies and procedures
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children
Organised, with good planning skills
Willing to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held)
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:Haverhill, ENG-CB9 8AR
Reference: 225341488
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