You don't need any qualifications to start your career in residential childcare, as long as you've got the right personal qualities - such as a caring nature, patience, resilience and the ability to work as part of a life-changing team. You'll get paid while you train and supported every step of the way to progress your career. Please note we are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or a Sponsorship Switch.
Shift Times: 22:00 - 08:30 (10.5 hours) shift patterns on 4 on 4 off or 3 on 3 off, rota pattern, this will mean days of working can vary from week to week.
Benefits:
- Fully funded Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
- Earn a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and £200 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for wellbeing and mental health, plus exclusive discounts at various businesses.
- Opportunity to win up to £100 for Team member of the quarter.
- Exclusive discounts at a range of businesses
- Complimentary meals during your shifts.
- Earn £100 with our refer a colleague program
About Our Homes:
Willow Lodge and Olive Lodge are three-bedroom children’s homes located in Burton upon Trent and Derby. They are dedicated to supporting young people aged 7–17 who may experience emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), as well as a range of additional needs.
Each home can accommodate up to three young people at a time, enabling a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to care. Both homes provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people are supported to explore new opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and develop their confidence, independence and social-emotional skills.
Responsibilities:
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you are expected to remain awake and alert throughout your entire shift to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child in your care. This role is essential to providing a calm, supportive, and secure environment during the night hours.
At Lundi Education and Care Services, the safety and wellbeing of the children we care for is our utmost priority. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety throughout the night and must remain alert and responsive at all times. A comprehensive understanding of our safeguarding policies is essential, guiding your actions to protect and support each child effectively.
- You will be required to perform regular welfare checks on the children during the night and maintain accurate, detailed records of your observations. Experience using Sue Solutions is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided.
- Nighttime can be a vulnerable time for children. You must be able to offer empathy, comfort, and reassurance when needed, responding appropriately to any emotional or behavioural needs.
- You will support children with bedtime routines that are tailored to their individual needs, ensuring a consistent and nurturing approach that promotes a sense of safety and structure.
- Where appropriate, you may also engage in calming or supportive activities with the children during your shift.
- You will support the day team by ensuring preparations for planned activities are completed, this could include gathering materials for key working sessions or organising spaces for the morning.
- During quieter periods of the night, you will maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the home and assist with administrative tasks, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and up to date.
- You are expected to communicate professionally with out-of-hours services, respond to phone calls appropriately, take accurate messages, and handle any queries in a calm and competent manner.
- In the event that a child goes missing, you must be prepared to follow the correct protocols, including adherence to the Philomena Procedure.
- All duties should be carried out in line with Lundi Education and Care Services' policies, procedures, and commitment to equal opportunities. You are also expected to be a positive role model for both your colleagues and the children in your care.
Key Requirements:
- A genuine passion for working with young people.
- Commitment to safeguarding, child development, and emotional wellbeing.
- Ability to work nights and unsociable hours.
- Independent, calm, and responsible under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Application Process:
Please submit your CV directly via Indeed and it will be reviewed promptly. If shortlisted, a member of our team will be in contact to have a chat regarding your application and may extend an invite for a formal interview. As part of our safer recruitment process, all shortlisted candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks, references, and employment history verification.
We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary checks and enhanced DBS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,929.50-£27,690.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK manual/automatic driving licence?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future?
- Will you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
- This role involves working with children who may display challenging behaviour, including aggression. Are you comfortable with this?
- Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable individuals?
- Are you able to work waking night shifts from 22:00 to 08:30?
Work Location: In person
