Join Our Team as a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Apple Orchard

Salary: £28,619.14 per annum, with opportunities for overtime earnings.

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week, from 10 PM to 9 AM, working five nights on and five nights off.

At Apple Orchard, we create safe and nurturing environments where young people can thrive, build positive relationships, and overcome past challenges. We are on the lookout for friendly and outgoing Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our dedicated team. A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or a similar field) is ideal, but we welcome applications from those eager to work towards it!

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including:

• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision
• Opportunities for promotion and career growth

Your Responsibilities:

As a Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:

• Work approximately 55 hours per week on a rota of 5 nights on, 5 nights off, with occasional extra cover as needed.
• Promote the welfare and safety of young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision sessions when not on shift the night before.
• Participate in required training and attend the annual summer holiday when necessary.
• Arrive on time, complete handovers, and stay informed about each young person’s needs and daily events.
• Build an understanding of each young person to assess and meet their ongoing emotional and practical needs.
• Support consistent bedtime routines and encourage good hygiene habits.
• Monitor young people throughout the night, recording all disturbances, movements, and key events clearly.
• Complete nightly paperwork, including the Daily Register, fridge/freezer checks, fire alarm tests, and task sheets.
• Prepare the breakfast table, promote healthy eating, and tidy up afterwards.
• Carry out any additional duties requested by the line manager.
• Maintain safety and security at all times—this is our highest priority!

Working Conditions:

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!