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Children's Residential Support Worker, Waking Nights, Preston

Preston PR2 8LL

Key information

Pay
£14.63 to £15.47 an hour
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
26 Oct 2026
Closing date
24 Nov 2026

About this role

Waking night shifts in a residential family centre in Preston, supporting parents and keeping babies and children safe.

The role

  • Waking nights, 8pm to 8:20am
  • A residential family centre where parents are supported through a parenting assessment, with the safety of children always first
  • Role model positive parenting, keep clear night records and hand over to the day team
  • Work with the registered manager, social workers and local authorities
  • Shifts booked ahead, with regular work for the right people

What you need

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent Level 3 in children's residential care
  • At least 6 months of paid UK care experience, with a reference
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check, or willing to apply

What you get

fair pay, paid directly by us, with holiday pay included in your hourly rate, paid every two weeks, and a workplace pension where eligible. You choose the shifts that suit you.

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