Night Care Assistant. Job in Much Hadham Education & Training Jobs

St Elizabeth's Centre; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting children with complex needs is seeking a Night Care Assistant in Hertfordshire. In this role, you will provide essential overnight care for young people, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. No prior experience is necessary; full training will be offered. Key responsibilities include personal care, health monitoring, and completing care records. The position offers competitive pay, a 4 nights on/4 nights off rota, and numerous employee benefits including subsidized transport and on-site accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

4 nights on / 4 nights off rota

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Affordable on-site staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of epilepsy, autism, or complex needs is a plus.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight person-centred care including personal care and wellbeing checks.
• Monitor health and respond to any incidents or distress.
• Complete night-time care records accurately.

Skills

Calm, caring and professional approach

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to remain alert during night shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Night Care Assistant

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay: £14.41 - £14.97 per hour (£28,105 - £29,186 per annum) Hours: 44 hours per week Shift pattern: 4 nights on / 4 nights off Hours: 8:15pm - 7:15am

Support lives. Create calm. Make nights matter.

Looking for a night care role where your calm presence makes a real difference?

Join St Elizabeth's Centre as a Night Care Assistant and help children with epilepsy and complex needs feel safe, supported and reassured through the night.

About St Elizabeth's Centre

St Elizabeth's Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, autism and learning disabilities.

Our 60-acre Hertfordshire site includes:

• Children's Residential Homes
• School and College
• Supported Living
• On-site nursing, therapy, and education teams
• Our night teams are vital to keeping children safe, comfortable, and settled.

About the Night Care Assistant role

As a Night Care Assistant in our Children's Residential Services, you'll support young people aged 5-19 during the overnight period.

This role focuses on:

• Calm, reassuring presence.
• Safety and wellbeing monitoring
• Dignified personal care.
• Maintaining a peaceful, well-run home environment
• No previous experience is required - full training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Providing person-centred overnight care, including personal care and wellbeing checks
• Monitoring health and responding calmly to any incidents or distress
• Completing night-time care records and logs accurately
• Supporting with cleaning, laundry, and light housekeeping
• Following individual care plans, behaviour support plans, and safeguarding procedures
• Working as part of a professional multidisciplinary team

What we're looking for

Essential:

• A calm, caring and professional approach.
• Ability to remain alert and responsible throughout night shifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to complete:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (unless already held)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Understanding of epilepsy, autism, or complex needs
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence.

Training & development

We provide:

• Full paid induction
• Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams.
• Specialist epilepsy and emergency response training
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (mandatory requirement)
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Clear progression opportunities

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay for night work
• 4 nights on / 4 nights off rota for work-life balance
• 20% uplift for weekend overtime
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Free DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
• Affordable on-site staff accommodation (£200 per month, up to 2 years - role dependent)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Getting here

St Elizabeth's Centre is in a rural location. Reliable transport is essential, particularly for night shifts. Subsidised staff transport and free parking are available.

Apply now.

Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis. If you require any adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Safeguarding & inclusion

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People.

Night Care Assistant Children's Residential Care Epilepsy Complex Needs Hertfordshire