Waking Night Residential Support Worker | New Therapeutic Children’s Home | Hemel Hempstead
Experienced in residential childcare and looking for a stable waking night role within a structured, therapeutic environment?
Young Care Hub is opening a new therapeutic children’s residential home in Hemel Hempstead, supporting up to three children 7–17yo with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
We are seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to support the safety, wellbeing and emotional needs of children overnight, contributing to consistent care and safeguarding within the home.
This role requires confidence, reliability and a clear understanding of residential care standards.
Why Join Young Care Hub?
🏡 Smaller home, greater impact
With only three children in placement, you can deliver focused, consistent care and build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
🤝 Supported within a well-resourced home
Work as part of a supportive and well-structured team with clear expectations and strong managerial backing. We’re committed to appropriate staffing levels, clear routines and realistic standards, creating a stable environment for both children and staff.
📋 Clear structure and regulatory compliance
We operate fully in line with the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, ensuring professional clarity and high standards of care.
The Role
As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will:
✔ Support the home during overnight hours
✔ Safeguard and promote the welfare of children throughout the night
✔ Respond appropriately to incidents or concerns
✔ Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
✔ Support the implementation of care plans and behaviour strategies
✔ Contribute to consistent 24-hour care planning
You will work under the guidance of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager and contribute to maintaining a safe and stable home environment.
Supporting Your Professional Journey
This position offers development opportunities within residential childcare — Senior, Deputy and beyond. We will work with you to create a personalised professional development journey, including:
- A thorough induction
- A structured six-month welcome programme
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Working Pattern & Benefits
Our rota operates across a 24-hour period on condensed shifts.
With approximately 10–11 working days per month, you benefit from extended periods off between shifts and a predictable working pattern.
You will receive:
💰 £25,350 base salary + £65 per sleep-in
🏖 5.6 weeks annual leave
🎂 Additional paid day off for your birthday
🛍 High street and restaurant discounts
💼 Auto-enrolled company pension
Essential Criteria
✅ Have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship)
✅ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
✅ Minimum 2 years’ experience within the past 5 years in residential childcare
✅ Desire to work nights
✅ Strong understanding of safeguarding and child development
✅ Good communication skills
✅ Basic IT competency for documentation and reporting
Preferred:
🚗 Full UK driving licence with clean record
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and proof of identity as part of our safer recruitment process.
Young Care Hub is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Ready to Apply? Submit your CV to jade.welch@youngcarehub.co.uk