Night Support Worker (Waking Nights – Term-Time Only)

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset (Cambian Wing College)
Salary: £25,093.07 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only (39 working weeks per year)
Hours: 43.75 hours per week (Waking Nights)
Posted: 30 June 2026 | Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Ref: SYS-26324

About the Role

Are you looking for a night-time career that leaves your school holidays completely free? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is delighted to partner with Cambian Wing College in Bournemouth to recruit dedicated Night Support Workers for a rewarding, term-time-only role.

The young adults who live and learn here come with a wide variety of complex neurodivergent profiles. Your mission during the night will be to provide a safe, secure, and happy environment that bridges the gap between the daytime curriculum and overnight rest. You do not need any specific qualifications to apply—if you have the passion, empathy, and drive to help young people succeed, Cambian’s newly improved training programmes will equip you with the professional skills you need.

About the College: Wing College

Cambian Wing College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting students aged 16–25 with High-Functioning Autism and associated complex needs. The college is completely focused on helping students gain the vital life skills, qualifications, and emotional confidence they need to transition successfully into independent adult life.

Key Responsibilities

As a Night Support Worker, you will balance direct student care with behind-the-scenes support to keep the home running beautifully:

Overnight Care: Monitor, supervise, and support young people if they wake up during the night, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Morning Routines: Encourage, motivate, and assist students as they wake up and prepare for their day ahead.
Domestic Upkeep: Complete essential household tasks behind the scenes, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness and managing the students' laundry.
Medication Support: Administer prescribed emergency medications safely if required.
Clear Reporting: Write legible, accurate, and prompt records or night logs for daily handovers.

What We Are Looking For

Naturally caring, patient, and resilient individuals who want to be positive, consistent role models.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to give clear, calm instructions.
The emotional maturity to handle situations where students may challenge or test boundaries before building trust.
Enthusiasm for joining a specialist, integrated team and learning from seasoned professionals.
Sponsorship Note: While Cambian is a sponsored employer, they are unable to offer visa sponsorship to new candidates at this time.

Why Choose Cambian Wing College?

Term-Time Balance: Enjoy the financial stability of a permanent contract wrapped into a 39-week term-time schedule—meaning your summers and school holidays are completely yours!
Premium Training: Access to comprehensive, fully funded induction and mentoring programmes designed to elevate your professional skill set.
Inspirational Team: Work alongside a highly specialist, incredibly proud network of educators, key workers, and therapeutic staff.
True Job Satisfaction: Feel the immense reward of unlocking a young person's potential as they journey toward independent living.
Zero Upfront Fees: Your Enhanced DBS check is completely covered and paid for by the company.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Please Note: Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people in their care. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and rigorous reference checks.
To protect against unconscious bias and discrimination, a routine online safeguarding search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates by an independent staff member who is not part of the interview panel.