Waking Night Support Worker - Child & Youth
Paragon Social Care
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary
£36,000 to £58,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll look after children and young people at night, helping them feel safe and supported. This role suits people who enjoy working with young people, are patient, and can work well in a team. You'll be based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and work full-time.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be at least 18 years old and have a good understanding of child development and safeguarding.
- You should be able to work a full-time, night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to respond to emergencies.
- You should have good communication and teamwork skills.
- You'll need to be able to pass a DBS check.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working with young people in a different setting to gain experience.
- Think about taking a first aid or safeguarding course to boost your skills.
- Make sure you're prepared for a full-time, night shift pattern and have a good support system in place.
- Highlight any relevant experience or skills you have in your application.
- Research Paragon Social Care and their values to show your enthusiasm for the role.
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Job description
Supporting Young Lives Through Understanding and Care At Paragon Social Care, we provide round-the-clock support to children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of crisis, transition, and uncertainty. Our work is built around creating safe, stable environments where young people can begin to rebuild trust, develop resilience, and move towards positive outcomes. We are currently recruiting Children’s Support Workers across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire to join …
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Adzuna
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
22 August 2026
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