Most night shifts in care feel isolating and thankless, but this one is different. You'll be the steady, awake presence that keeps vulnerable families safe and supported through the dark hours, working in a residential family assessment centre where your calm matter-of-factness genuinely changes lives. If you're naturally caring, can stay alert when others sleep, and want meaningful work that actually pays you fairly for doing it, read on
Imagine clocking in at 8pm as part of a nurturing team that supports parents and their babies through some of the most challenging weeks of their lives. You're not just a night-time supervisor you're a friendly face during a crisis, a helping hand when a parent is exhausted, a reassuring presence that says 'you're not alone in this.' The work is real and it matters: parents come to this centre needing parenting assessment and support, and your waking night hours are when vulnerability is highest and your calm presence counts most
You'll carry out security checks, stay alert, and be ready to step in when families need you. It's not glamorous, but it's honest work with genuine team backing. This provider invests seriously in their staff: you'll get a comprehensive paid induction, access to QCF qualifications to build your career, Circle wellbeing support including counselling, and a Blue Light discount card that unlocks savings across high street retailers, days out and holidays
The shift pattern is 8pm to 8am on a rolling rota, 24 hours per week with potential overtime. The pay is £13.45 to £14.05 per hour plus a £1.10 waking night uplift, recognised as a Real Living Wage employer. You'll also bank 5.6 weeks annual leave including public holidays, have your Enhanced DBS check paid for, and get access to a NEST pension with matched contributions up to 3%. If you refer someone who joins and completes probation, you'll split a £500 bonus between you
What you will be doing
- Provide support and a helping hand to parents carrying out basic care for babies and young children during night hours
- Be a friendly, responsive presence during crises or moments when families need reassurance and someone to listen
- Ensure the security of the building and carry out scheduled night-time checks
- Stay awake and alert throughout your shift, ready to respond to the needs of the families in the home
Why you will love working here
- £13.45 to £14.05 per hour plus £1.10 waking night uplift, with fair pay that recognises your experience and qualifications
- 5.6 weeks annual leave including 8 public holidays, plus potential overtime for extra earnings
- QCF qualifications and genuine career progression supported by experts; this is a stepping stone, not a dead end
- Circle wellbeing hub with counselling, health advice and discounts; Blue Light card access for high street, holidays and everyday savings
- NEST pension scheme with up to 3% matched contributions from the provider; £500 referral bonus; and your Enhanced DBS check fully paid
Is this you?
- You're naturally caring, flexible and resilient, with a genuine interest in helping and supporting families and children
- You can stay awake and alert through a night shift, keeping calm and present even when it's quiet or difficult
- A full UK driving licence is preferred (though not absolutely essential)
- You're over 18 and ready to pass an Enhanced DBS check; experience and qualifications aren't necessary, but we'll recognise them if you have them
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.