Waking Nights Residential Support Worker


Company:	YMCA Leicestershire
Salary:	from £13,489 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 6EY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Why this role exists

At YMCA Leicestershire, we believe every child deserves a safe place to call home and the support they need to create lasting change.

For the children living in our Residential Children’s Home, night-time can be the most vulnerable part of the day. It can bring anxiety, memories, uncertainty or simply the need for reassurance.

This Waking Nights Residential Support Worker role exists to ensure that even while the world sleeps, children remain safe, supported and emotionally secure.

As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you won’t just be “on shift” you’ll be a steady presence, a protector of safety, and someone children know they can rely on

About the Waking Nights Residential Support Worker role

Working as part of our Residential Children’s Home team at Park House, the Waking Nights Residential Support Worker plays a vital safeguarding and care role overnight.

You’ll work using the principles of therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed practice, ensuring children aged 7–18 experience:

Consistency

Compassion

Clear boundaries

Emotional safety

This is not passive night work. It is purposeful, professional and child-centred.

Key duties of the Waking Night Residential Support Worker

You’ll focus on the core responsibilities below (full details are available in the job description)

Ensuring the home remains safe, secure and appropriately monitored overnight

Maintaining awareness of children’s movements and responding calmly to any concerns

Following safeguarding, missing and incident protocols in line with Children’s Home Regulations 2015

Providing emotional support and reassurance to children who may need help during the night

Completing accurate records, logs and handovers to day staff

Contributing to a nurturing, structured and consistent environment that promotes positive outcomes

The Waking Nights Residential Support Worker works independently overnight while remaining fully connected to a supportive, reflective team culture.

An enhanced DBS check is required as part of our safer recruitment process.

YMCA Leicestershire does not offer Sponsorship

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