Job Description
Young Persons Night Worker
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: 25,584 per year
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Moxie People
About the Role
Are you an experienced Support Worker or Children's Residential Worker who prefers working through the night?
Do you find calm in the quiet hours and pride in helping young people feel safe, heard, and valued?
If that sounds like you, Moxie People are proud to be supporting a Wales-based children's charity to recruit a Young Persons Night Worker for a small, nurturing residential home in Barry.
This is your chance to work with an organisation that values your wellbeing as much as the care you give.
The Important Bits
- Salary: 25,584 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week (shortened full-time contract)
- Shifts: 2-3 waking nights per week (average of 3-4 days off most weeks)
- Contract: Permanent and secure
- Benefits:
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Wellbeing-focused, supportive culture
- Inclusive and values-led organisation
What You'll Be Doing
You'll provide overnight care and emotional support to young people aged 14+ living in a small, supportive residential home.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating a calm, safe, and nurturing environment overnight
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Providing reassurance, guidance, and practical support
- Helping young people build confidence and independence
- Keeping clear, accurate records and safeguarding information
- Working within trauma-informed and psychologically aware frameworks
Every night you'll play a part in helping young people believe in a brighter future.
What We're Looking For
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Experience supporting children or young people in residential or supported housing settings
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to stay calm, caring, and consistent under pressure
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- A full UK driving licence (a company car is provided at the home)
- A caring, resilient, and team-focused attitude
Why Join This Charity
- Work for a purpose-driven organisation, not a profit-focused provider
- Feel valued, supported, and part of a close-knit team
- Enjoy a consistent schedule with real work-life balance
- Be part of a charity that invests in your growth and wellbeing
How to Apply
If this sounds like the kind of role that would make you proud to come to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now, or reach out to Moesha at Moxie People for an informal chat.
A DBS on the update service, or willingness to complete one, is essential.
