Job Description
We have exciting opportunities to join our Children’s Home in the LE3 New Parks area. Our homes are Ofsted-registered residential settings that provide safe, nurturing environments for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
At our homes, we are passionate about enhancing the lives of children by offering consistent, trauma-informed care that builds trust, confidence, and resilience. We believe every child deserves a chance to thrive — to be heard, understood, and supported in shaping their own future.
We promote honesty, integrity, tolerance, and respect, and we encourage both staff and young people to embrace responsibility, teamwork, and personal growth. Our goal is to bring out the very best in everyone — staff and children alike.
Why Join Us?
We know how important a healthy work–life balance is in residential care, which is why we offer a structured rota designed around wellbeing, stability, and consistency for our young people.
Waking Nights Rota Pattern:
- 4 nights on, 4 nights off
- Predictable shift pattern to support work–life balance
- Consistency for the home and young people throughout the night
Additional benefits:
- Supportive management team who value transparency, communication, and professional development
- Comprehensive training and induction
- Opportunity to gain Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Residential Childcare
- Strong team culture with a focus on resilience, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing
When our staff feel supported and balanced, our young people benefit from greater stability, empathy, and care.
Purpose of the Role
To provide consistent, trauma-informed night-time care and supervision to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The Waking Night RSW helps maintain safety, structure, and emotional stability throughout the night, ensuring the home runs smoothly and young people feel supported at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a calm, reassuring presence throughout the night
- Monitor safety and wellbeing of young people through regular checks
- Support young people who struggle with sleep, anxiety, or night-time dysregulation
- Use trauma-informed, child-centred approaches to manage distress or conflict
- Maintain routines and boundaries to support emotional stability
- Accurately log night-time records, safeguarding concerns, and incidents
- Carry out household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and preparing the home for the next day
- Support early morning routines where needed
- Work closely with day staff to ensure consistent communication and handovers
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold safeguarding at all times
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with EBD or in a residential setting
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment needs
- Calm, compassionate, confident approach to crisis management
- Strong communication, teamwork, and boundary-setting skills
- Must be able to work waking night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern
- Flexibility to work in another home.
- Must have a UK driving license
Additional Notes
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
- Staff must adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct policies
- We are not currently offering sponsorship
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,520.00-£27,560.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
