Night Care Assistant

St Elizabeth's College; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted on-site gym membership

25 days' holiday + bank holidays pro‑r

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre is seeking a Night Care Assistant to support children aged 5–19 in a calm, safe overnight setting. You will provide personal care with dignity, monitor wellbeing, and help maintain a peaceful home.

The role involves rotating night shifts, training support, and working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each child feels secure while they sleep. Prior care experience is welcomed; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care with dignity.
• Willing to complete Care Certificate within 6 months.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care during the night.
• Monitor wellbeing and administer personal care with dignity.
• Respond calmly to incidents, illness, or distress.
• Maintain tidy, peaceful, and safe living environments.
• Keep accurate night-time care logs and records.
• Work with education, healthcare, and therapy colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Night shifts

Team player

Education

Care Certificate

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Night Care Assistant (Children's Residential Services)

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Shift Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off | 44 hours per week | 8:15pm - 7:15am

Salary: £28,105- £29,186 per annum (dependent on experience)

Support lives. Create calm. Make nights matter.

At St Elizabeth's, we believe that care doesn't stop when the day does. Set within 60 acres of tranquil Hertfordshire countryside, our charity supports children, young people, and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy and learning disabilities - and our night teams are essential to keeping every person safe, supported, and comforted through the night.

About the Role

As a Night Care Assistant in our Children's Home, you'll be part of a close-knit team ensuring our young residents (ages 5-19) are cared for in a safe, calm, and nurturing environment overnight.

From administering personal care with dignity, to providing emotional reassurance, monitoring wellbeing, and keeping the home tidy and peaceful - your presence will help each child feel secure and supported while they sleep.

This is a rewarding and important role, ideal for someone compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference during the quieter hours.

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centred care during the night, including personal care and health monitoring.
• Respond calmly and effectively to any incidents, illness, or distress.
• Support with cleaning, laundry, and general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate written records and complete night-time care logs.
• Work as part of a professional team including education, healthcare, and therapy colleagues.
• Follow individual care plans, health and behaviour support plans, and safeguarding procedures.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with warmth, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs. Experience in care is welcomed but not essential - we'll provide full training.

Essential:

• A kind, calm, and professional approach
• Comfortable working night shifts on a rotating pattern
• Willing to complete:
  • Care Certificate within 6 months.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (unless already held)
• Ability to remain alert, responsive, and responsible throughout night hours.
• Able to provide personal care with dignity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience working with children or young people in care or education settings.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Understanding of epilepsy, autism, and complex needs

Why Work Nights at St Elizabeth's?

• Meaningful work supporting vulnerable children overnight.
• Paid-for qualifications, training, and development.
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Subsidised transport (from Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts)
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site gym membership.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Real career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS

Important Information

Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential. If successful, you may be placed in either our Children's Residential Services or Adult Supported Living Services, and flexibility across services is expected.

Inclusion & Safeguarding

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth's is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.

Live life to the full. Help others do the same.
Join us at St Elizabeth's.

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