Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Support Worker

Location: Oaklea Grange, Sandy Lane, Hope, Wrexham, LL12 9RP
Salary: £26,742.81–£28,107.44 per annum (DOE) | Sessional/Flexible Hours | Permanent

Job Summary
Oaklea Grange aims to meet the needs of children and young people across the continuum of care. Our range of specialist services supports our ambition to provide every child with the care, therapy, and learning they need to ensure they achieve their personal best.

Located near Wrexham, North Wales, Oaklea Grange accommodates 7 residents/pupils aged 11 to 18. We support young people with diagnosed mental health disorders, autism and learning difficulties. Our focus is on delivering clear positive for each young person we look after.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Lead and guide young people at critical life stages—use your influence to help shape futures.
• Join our close-knit, supportive team.
• Provide structure and positive role modelling to support young people with complex needs.

As a Night Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fulfilling, long-term career.
• Fully funded professional training (Level 3/4 Health & Social Care, Therapeutic Childcare degree).
• Clear career progression routes into senior roles.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing career development, wellness support, and on-the-job training.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help young people thrive—and feel you have the compassion, resilience, and interpersonal skills to make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.