Waking Night children support worker
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,570 to £34,070 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hadleigh, Ipswich |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P4 Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Home (Autism & Complex Needs)
Location: IP7 – Hadleigh / Ipswich
Hours: 37.5 or 52-hour contracts available
Shift pattern: 12.5-hour waking nights (8:00pm – 8:30am)
Recruiting via P4 Recruitment
About the Role
P4 Recruitment are supporting a brilliant 7-bed children’s home caring for young people aged 11–16 with autism, non-verbal communication needs, epilepsy, and 1:1 or 2:1 support ratios.
We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the children throughout the night.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining a safe, calm, and reassuring environment
Providing support during the night including monitoring, personal care, and safeguarding
Responding promptly to any needs, incidents, or medical requirements
Keeping accurate records and handovers for the day staff
Supporting routines such as bedtime, early morning activities, and transitions
Working as part of a caring and professional night team
What We’re Looking For
The home prioritises the right person over experience. Ideal candidates will be:
Reliable, vigilant, and calm under pressure
Adaptable with a positive, team-focused attitude
Compassionate, patient, and able to build trust with young people
Resilient and confident supporting children with complex needs
Experience in social care or waking nights is beneficial but not essential full training is provided.
Why This Role?
Consistent night-shift pattern
Option of 37.5 or 52-hour weekly contracts
Work that makes a genuine difference
Supportive management and structured induction
Recruiting through P4 Recruitment for a smooth, professional process
Apply Today
If you’re a night owl with a caring nature and want to play a vital role in supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via P4 Recruitment.
Location: IP7 – Hadleigh / Ipswich
Hours: 37.5 or 52-hour contracts available
Shift pattern: 12.5-hour waking nights (8:00pm – 8:30am)
Recruiting via P4 Recruitment
About the Role
P4 Recruitment are supporting a brilliant 7-bed children’s home caring for young people aged 11–16 with autism, non-verbal communication needs, epilepsy, and 1:1 or 2:1 support ratios.
We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the children throughout the night.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining a safe, calm, and reassuring environment
Providing support during the night including monitoring, personal care, and safeguarding
Responding promptly to any needs, incidents, or medical requirements
Keeping accurate records and handovers for the day staff
Supporting routines such as bedtime, early morning activities, and transitions
Working as part of a caring and professional night team
What We’re Looking For
The home prioritises the right person over experience. Ideal candidates will be:
Reliable, vigilant, and calm under pressure
Adaptable with a positive, team-focused attitude
Compassionate, patient, and able to build trust with young people
Resilient and confident supporting children with complex needs
Experience in social care or waking nights is beneficial but not essential full training is provided.
Why This Role?
Consistent night-shift pattern
Option of 37.5 or 52-hour weekly contracts
Work that makes a genuine difference
Supportive management and structured induction
Recruiting through P4 Recruitment for a smooth, professional process
Apply Today
If you’re a night owl with a caring nature and want to play a vital role in supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via P4 Recruitment.