Night Care Practitioner — Residential Childcare

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover payments

Generous annual leave with buy‑back

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits package (discounts,

EAP and wellbeing services

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a caring Residential Night Care Worker to support children in our homes. You will deliver overnight routines, help children feel safe and follow care plans with safeguarding in mind.

Join a dedicated team, receive training and opportunities for career progression within residential childcare, including a 7-day night shift rota and DBS clearance support.

Qualifications

• Be kind, compassionate, patient and child focused.
• Have experience working with children, young people or families, ideally within a care, support or residential setting.
• Be able to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Have, or be willing to achieve within 18 months of appointment, the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
• Be flexible and able to work a 7-day shift rota, covering nights and weekends.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to obtain an Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality overnight care and support, including bedtime and morning routines.
• Help children and young people feel safe, secure and cared for during the night.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures to respond appropriately to incidents and risks.
• Maintain accurate records and effectively hand over important information to colleagues and professionals.
• Work in partnership with families, colleagues and external agencies to ensure children's needs are met.
• Support children and young people across different homes and community settings when required.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a caring Residential Night Care Worker to support children in our homes. You will deliver overnight routines, help children feel safe and follow care plans with safeguarding in mind.

Join a dedicated team, receive training and opportunities for career progression within residential childcare, including a 7-day night shift rota and DBS clearance support.