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40 hours a week 

Term Time Only (39 weeks a year)

This post is fixed term, linked to a specific student’s continual attendance. 

Do you want to make a positive contribution to a young person’s life?

Do you have a passion for enabling young people to achieve independence?

Are you committed to continuing professional development?

Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values its staff?

We have an opportunity for you to join our highly motivated and skilled team as a Waking Night Support Worker in our Residential unit, Richley House. This role involves working as part of a team to provide guidance, support and care to young people with complex needs, in a nurturing and homely environment.

Our main focus is ensuring children and young people are safe and get the best possible experience whilst staying in residential. Our team of waking night support workers ensure that all of our students’ medical and care needs are met throughout the night hours.

The right candidate will be confident, motivated and well organised. Patience and commitment are essential and above all, you will be someone with a desire to help others. You'll be working within an experienced team of colleagues committed to providing high quality support and education to the children and young people across the school.

Candidates must be willing to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if they do not already have this qualification

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme 

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 0208 7880107 to arrange an informal discussion.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, you can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.org.uk/vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk 

Closing Date: 27 November 2025 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 28 November 2025

Interview Date: 08 December 2025

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way 
London 
SW19 6JB
 Telephone: 020 8788 0107

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils