Waking Night Residential Support Worker - Short Breaks
Listing ref 28a0377e50
- WhereUK
- Posted24 July 2026
Region: , Directorate - Level 1: Children's Services, Contract type: PermanentAre you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Short Breaks Service as a Waking Night Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Rothley, Leicestershire.
Hours: 9.45pm-8am (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off)
This post carries a salary enhancement in the form of a Night Shift Premium allowance in recognition of the unsociable hours element of the role (Calculated at a third of hourly rate)
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable...
Location of the post: Rothley, Leicestershire.
Hours: 9.45pm-8am (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off)
This post carries a salary enhancement in the form of a Night Shift Premium allowance in recognition of the unsociable hours element of the role (Calculated at a third of hourly rate)
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable...
What this role involves
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- Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
- Keep client records and care plans up to date
- Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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