Location: Camberley, Bracknell

Reporting to the Children's Home Manager

Employment type: Full-time

Hours: Waking night shifts, typically 10pm - 8am

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

At Hygge Children’s Social Care, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood and deeply cared for. Our homes are small, relational and intentionally therapeutic. We are seeking a waking night children’s support worker to provide dedicated overnight support to one child within a family-style home.

This role requires careful health vigilance alongside relational warmth. The child’s health needs mean that overnight monitoring and timely, competent responses are essential. Equally important is the ability to provide calm, attuned care so the child experiences night-time as safe and predictable.

You will embody Hygge’s values of generosity, curiosity and courage grounded in compassion, playfulness and relational practice.

The Purpose of the Role:

To provide continuous waking night support, ensuring the child’s physical safety and health needs are carefully monitored while also maintaining a nurturing, homely environment. You will understand that children with complex health conditions require both technical competence and emotional steadiness. Your presence will be calm, observant and responsive.

Key Responsibilities:

You will:

• Provide continuous waking supervision throughout the night

• Monitor and support the child’s health needs in line with training and agreed care plans

• Carry out delegated healthcare tasks as trained and signed off

• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in the child’s presentation

• Escalate concerns appropriately and confidently

• Maintain accurate, factual and contemporaneous records

• Support bedtime and early morning routines sensitively

• Maintain infection control and health and safety standards

• Participate in health and therapeutic training as required

• Work collaboratively with the day team and external health professionals

• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Annual Leave Entitlement of 33 days, inclusive of bank holidays

• Generous workplace ethical pension

• Access to the Blue Light Card providing discounts to hundreds of retailers and venues

• Access to our Pirkx Benefits Package, offering a wide range of perks and services including online GP and physio consultations, 24/7 counselling, employee assistance programs, health and eye care benefits, as well as discounts on retail, leisure and entertainment activities

• Access to a coach and regular personal and group supervision sessions, providing guidance, support and mentorship as you navigate your career journey with us

• Access to a variety of professional development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and expertise, empowering you to excel in your role and beyond

• Following one year of good performance we will work with you to develop a personalised reward and recognition plan; we want to make sure that we are rewarding you in a way that works best for you

• You will also enjoy access to home-cooked meals, unlimited tea, fresh fruits and biscuits. Plus, we all like baking!

What we are hoping for from you: 

Essential:

• Experience supporting children with complex health or additional needs

• Confidence following detailed care plans and clinical guidance

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations

• Strong written recording skills

• Emotional resilience and capacity for reflective practice

• Full driving licence

• Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable:

• Previous waking night experience

• Experience working alongside community nursing teams

• Trauma-informed training

Personal qualities:

You will:

• Be both clinically attentive and emotionally attuned

• Hold high standards of safety without creating anxiety

• Work methodically and calmly under pressure

• Value teamwork and shared oversight

• Understand that even medically complex children need playfulness, dignity and joy

You will recognise that overnight care is not simply supervision. It is about safeguarding life, wellbeing and trust.

Working pattern:

• 4 on 4 off or 4 on 3 off rolling rota

• Typically 10pm – 8am (some flexibility for the right candidate)

• Includes weekends and bank holidays

• Attendance at some team meetings and mandatory training required

Safeguarding statement:

Hygge Children’s Social Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, safer recruitment processes and satisfactory references.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and be part of a dedicated team that strives to create a therapeutic and nurturing environment. If you are passionate about helping children heal, grow, and thrive, we would love to hear from you!