About the Role
Starley Hall is seeking a compassionate and resilient Residential Wakened Night Child Care Worker to support children and young people aged 10–21 with complex emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality overnight care, promote safety and wellbeing, build positive relationships, and support young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing, child-centred care during night shifts.
- Ensure the safety, welfare and protection of young people.
- Maintain accurate records, reports and care plans.
- Act as a key worker and contribute to support planning.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals.
- Promote positive relationships, participation and personal development.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to service improvement.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with additional needs or vulnerabilities.
- Is caring, resilient, flexible and committed to making a difference.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Understands trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
- Holds, or is willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3/HNC in Social Care.
Minimum requirement: 1 year of childcare experience.
What We Offer
- Employee Owned Trust with potential annual bonus.
- Enhanced overtime rates (time and a half).
- 30–35 days annual leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid training and career development opportunities.
- Support with professional qualifications.
- Free meals during shifts.
- Health & wellbeing support and counselling services.
- Cycle to Work, Tech and Blue Light schemes.
- Free on-site parking.
Important Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pay: £27,976.00-£28,600.00 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- Burntisland KY3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
