Children's Residential Support Worker, Waking Nights, Preston


Company:	We Are Care
Salary:	£14.63 to £15.47 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Preston, PR2 8LL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

Waking night shifts in a residential family centre in Preston, supporting parents and keeping babies and children safe.

The role:

- Waking nights, 8pm to 8:20am

- A residential family centre where parents are supported through a parenting assessment, with the safety of children always first

- Role model positive parenting, keep clear night records and hand over to the day team

- Work with the registered manager, social workers and local authorities

- Shifts booked ahead, with regular work for the right people

What you need:

- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent Level 3 in children's residential care

- At least 6 months of paid UK care experience, with a reference

- Right to work in the UK

- Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check, or willing to apply

What you get: fair pay, paid directly by us, with holiday pay included in your hourly rate, paid every two weeks, and a workplace pension where eligible. You choose the shifts that suit you.

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