Waking Night Youth Support Worker - Meadow View House

About the role

Location: Worksop – S80. Waking Night Shifts supporting young people who have experienced trauma in a residential childcare setting.

Pay

Starting salary (Band 1): £29,767 per annum (£14.31 per hour) with potential £100 bonus → total £29,867. After 12 months (Band 2): £30,659 per annum (£14.74 per hour) + bonus → total £30,759. Upon achieving QCF Level 3 (Band 3): £31,579 per annum (£15.18 per hour) + bonus → total £31,679.

Schedule

Waking Night Shifts (pattern indicated as DOI). Shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage own workload independently.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment for young people.
• Build trust and positive relationships to encourage appropriate responses and engagement.
• Set clear boundaries and act as a positive role model.
• Complete and maintain accurate house paperwork and reports.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong, compassionate personality.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins.
• Problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Life experience from previous careers or personal challenges.
• Desire to grow – full training and a funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare provided.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of paid induction training.
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Structured career progression into senior roles.
• £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep‑in payments (£44.56 per shift).
• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service).
• Free meals during shifts.
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• 24/7 well‑being support, including free counselling sessions.
• Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours.

Important Information

• No sponsorship or support with right to work; applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting 40 hours per week.
• Pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies.
• Applications reviewed regularly; interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.
• Interviews take place in person during scheduled assessment days.
• Contact the Careers Team for reasonable adjustments.

Inclusion

At Homes2Inspire we foster a diverse, inclusive workplace and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion, and care leavers (guaranteed interview if minimum requirements met). Male applicants are especially encouraged as male staff are under‑represented. We aim to match candidates to the most suitable service based on skills, experience and the needs of the young people.

Contact

For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from the Careers Team: careers@homes2inspire.co.uk or telephone 01788 487057.