Learning Disabilities – Nights Support Worker

Wellingtonia Children’s Home, Telford (TF6)
Nights: 9pm – 9am
Up to £29,863.60
£1,000 joining bonus + enhanced overtime rates

No Sponsorship Available – Applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

Make a Real Difference – Even Through the Night

Looking for a night role where you’re valued, supported and able to grow?

At Overley Hall you’ll work in a calm, structured, residential environment, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, sensory impairment, complex needs and associated behaviours that challenge.

Set within 14 acres of peaceful countryside, this is a setting designed to support both young people and staff wellbeing.

We are a family-run organisation with over 40 years experience.

This is a place where you can build a long-term career, not just do a job.

What You’ll Get

• £1,000 joining bonus (£500 on joining + £500 after probation)
• Overtime worked during the day is paid at 1.3x rate
• Additional overtime during the night is paid at £180.00 per night
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Triple pay on Christmas Day & Boxing Day
• Free meals on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox – access to hundreds of discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks
• Company pension
• Consistent 2-week rolling rota
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

About the Role

As a Night Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring that young people feel safe, secure and supported overnight.

This is a calm but responsible role, where your presence provides reassurance and consistency.

Some nights will be challenging, particularly when supporting young people through emotional difficulties. You will always be working as part of a team that supports each other ensuring consistency of care across the day and night.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring a safe, secure and calm environment, with a clear focus on safeguarding and welfare throughout the night
• Completing regular checks and monitoring wellbeing
• Supporting young people who may wake or require reassurance
• Responding calmly to any incidents or needs during the night
• Completing accurate records and reports
• Contributing to clear and effective handovers to ensure a smooth and consistent transition between day and night
• Supporting a settled start and finish to each day for young people
• Monitoring care plans and recording observations
• Working collaboratively with the wider care team

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children or young people
• A calm, reliable and self-directed approach
• Ability to remain composed in challenging situations
• Strong sense of responsibility and safeguarding awareness
• Full UK driving licence – desirable
• A genuine commitment to high-quality care and positive outcomes

Safeguarding

Overley Hall Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate pre-employment clearances.

£1,000 joining bonus (£500 on joining + £500 after successful probation, subject to terms and conditions)