4 Nights On / 4 Nights Off | Permanent | Approx. £29,700–£31,620 per annum
Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker looking for a waking night role with a great shift pattern and genuine opportunities to progress?
We're recruiting for an established children's residential care provider in Littleover, Derby, offering a supportive working environment, excellent training and a clear career pathway.
This is a lovely opportunity to join a small, dedicated team providing safe, nurturing and trauma-informed care to children and young people.
The role
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Work waking nights from 10pm to 8.30am, on a 4 on, 4 off rota.
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Support children and young people to feel safe, settled and reassured overnight.
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Carry out welfare checks in line with individual care and risk assessments.
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Respond calmly and sensitively to distress or behaviours that challenge.
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Support morning routines and help young people prepare positively for the day.
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Maintain accurate night records, incident reports and handovers.
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Work closely with colleagues to maintain safeguarding and Ofsted standards.
What we're looking for
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A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children or young people within residential care, social care, education or a similar setting.
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Experience supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge.
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A calm, resilient and compassionate approach.
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Good safeguarding awareness and communication skills.
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The ability to remain awake, alert and responsive throughout the night.
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
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Previous waking night experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.
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Existing right to work in the UK — sponsorship is not available.
Salary and benefits
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£15.50 per hour initially, approximately £29,700 per annum.
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£16.50 per hour upon achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, approximately £31,620 per annum.
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Ofsted Good bonus of £250.
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Ofsted Outstanding bonus of £500.
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Potential package of up to £32,120 per annum, including the Outstanding bonus.
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Additional performance-related pay opportunities.
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Full mandatory training and support towards professional qualifications.
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Clear career development and progression opportunities.
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Predictable 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives and would enjoy being part of a supportive children's residential team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.
Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is supporting this permanent appointment
