Night Care Worker

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

Make a difference while others sleep.

Our Children's Homes in Stockton-on-Tees are continuing to grow and develop, creating safe, stable and nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive.

We are looking for a caring, resilient and committed Residential Night Care Worker to join our dedicated team and help provide the support, reassurance and consistency our young people need through the night.

About the team

Our residential teams are passionate about providing children and young people with a place where they feel safe, valued and cared for. We work together to create family-style homes that promote positive outcomes, independence and aspirations.

"The service and the care home manager have been so supportive and have helped me build my confidence and turn my life around."

"Children love living here and do not want to leave!"

"It is clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children’s achievements."

As part of our team, you'll receive excellent support, regular supervision, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding career in residential childcare.

About the role

Working across our children's homes, you'll help maintain routines, respond to individual needs and provide reassurance when it's needed most.

You will:

• 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.

About you

We're looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference and who can build positive relationships with children and young people who may have experienced trauma, loss or instability.

You will:

• 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.

To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.

Why join us?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £31,179, plus enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate.


• Generous annual leave entitlement with the ability to purchase additional leave.


• Local Government Pension Scheme with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication

All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[e-mail]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles

The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.