Children's Residential Night Care Worker

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council invites applications for a part-time permanent Children’s Residential Night Care Worker in Coventry. The 22-hour weekly waking night shifts require empathy, resilience and a commitment to child-centred care in warm, family-style homes.

You’ll work with children aged 10–18, providing overnight support, personal care and structured plans while contributing to their safety and development within a supportive team and documented records.

Job description

Children's Residential Night Care Worker

Coventry , CV1 2GN

Contract Type: Part Time Permanent

Salary Range: £26,847 to £30,515 [£35,706 - £40,584 inc. shift allowances] pro rataper annum

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce . A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking . We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remain at the heart of everything we do .

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We offer warm , family-style homes for children aged 10–18, providing individualised care tailored to each child ’s needs . Our homes across Coventry are places where children can feel safe, supported and able to grow. As our service expands, this is an exciting time to join us.

What Makes Us Exceptional?

• Our homes truly feel like home – offering stability and genuine care.
• Our strategy is shaped by the views and experiences of both our children and our carers – you’ll help set the standards of excellence.
• We offer outstanding opportunities for training, development, and progression within our service.

We regularly ask our children how they want to be cared for, and they’ve told us that:

• They want to be truly listened to and respected as individuals
• They want to feel safe in a supportive environment
• They value help to reach their full potential, develop independence, build strong relationships, and stay connected to familiar places and schools
• Above all, they wish to make lasting, happy memories with caring adults who won’t give up on them.

By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exactly what our children have asked for.

What is the job role?

There are 3 key areas of skill essential to this role:

Overnight carer– Support children with disabilities, complex health needs and potential trauma related behaviours to develop a sleep routine within a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Attending to personal care needs as required. Contributing to individual care planning ensuring all records are maintained appropriately.

Relationship builder– Provide ongoing support through positive relationships and promoting the development of meaningful interaction, guided by the values of; child - centred care, respect, dignity, good parenting, independence, fulfilment, and partnership, with the ability to recognise and implement different forms of communication that meet children’s needs.

Educator - Sharing information with children in an accessible way, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and future.

Please Note: This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

We welcome applications from individuals with experience working with children regardless of whether you’ve worked in residential care before . What matters most is your commitment to improving outcomes and placing children’s needs, happiness, and development at the heart of all you do .

• You will have a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by children who are 'in care' or require a short break and can recognise how relationships influence their experiences when entering or leaving care .
• You can appreciate and respond to each child ’s unique needs, delivering support across three key skill areas in a holistic and child - centred way .
• Ideally, you are a driver and possess strong computer literacy, enabling you to effectively document and evidence the important work we do.
• You are committed to ongoing professional development and eager to take advantage of bespoke training opportunities, including support to achieve your Diploma for Residential Childcare if you haven’t already obtained it .

We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed people who put children first. If you are reflective, flexible, resilient and work well in child - centred teams, we’d love to hear from you.

• Working Patterns & Posts: We are recruiting for part-time 22 hours per week Waking Night Carer positions. Hours are on a fixed 9-week rota that also includes, weekends and bank holidays. [For details on how the 22hr rotas operate please contact us on the email below and we will be happy to provide examples].

Please note there may also be some training opportunities where courses are delivered ‘in person’ during the day, which you will be expected to attend.

• Right to Work: all candidates must have Right to Work in the UK with a minimum of 26 months remaining on their existing Right to Work. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
• Visa Restrictions: This is a 22hr per week role, and therefore it is not suitable for applicants who have a visa restricting them to a maximum of 20 hours’ work per week.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people . To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Salary Range
£26,847 to £30,515 [£35,706 - £40,584 inc. shift allowances] pro rataper annum