Waking Night Support Worker

Lotus Recruitment • Bacup, England • Posted June 16, 2026

About the Role

Your Opportunity:
We are a small, supportive children's residential home based in Bacup, providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to young people. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in residential childcare within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for young people throughout the night
  • Monitor and respond to the physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the children in your care
  • Respond appropriately to incidents or disturbances and escalate where necessary
  • Complete nightly health and safety checks
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and homely environment
  • Carry out administrative duties, maintain accurate records and complete handovers for the day team
  • Follow care plans, risk asses...