Waking Night Support Worker


Company:	Cherry Trees
Salary:	£155 per night
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Guildford, GU4 7RS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

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Earn £155 a night as a Waking Night Support Worker at Cherry Trees East Clandon, keeping children safe and settled until morning.

Working arrangements

Location: Cherry Trees, East Clandon, Surrey

Salary / Pay: £155 per night, 30 hours (3 nights per week)

Shift Pattern: 9:00pm to 7:00am, part-time (30 hours), including some weekend work

About Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing

Direct care

- Carry out welfare checks throughout the night, at least every 15 minutes where required

- Comfort and settle children who wake during the night

- Follow care plans and medical guidance for each child

Household duties

- Complete laundry and light food preparation as needed

- Clean and maintain communal areas including toilets and floors

Records and handovers

- Complete daily reports and record incidents or medication given

- Hand over clearly to the day team each morning

What we're looking for

- Caring, patient and reliable with strong communication skills

- Able to stay calm under pressure during night shifts

- Comfortable working independently overnight

- Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing

- Experience in residential childcare desirable but not essential

- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (prorated)

- Company pension

- Blue Light Card

- Employee Assistance Programme

- On-site parking

All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Ready to keep the night shift running smoothly at Cherry Trees East Clandon ? Apply today and help children wake up safe and settled every morning.

You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Waking Night Carer, Night Support Worker, Night Care Assistant, Overnight Support Worker, Residential Night Worker, Waking Night Care Assistant.

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