Night Practitioner

Kisimul Group Ltd.; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider is seeking a passionate Night Practitioner at Church View House. This role involves providing compassionate care and support during the night to young people in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to obtain it and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Genuine career development

Fully funded qualifications

Blue light card for discounts

Refer a friend scheme

WageStream financial wellbeing app

Help@hand wellbeing app

Life Assurance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• Resilient and confident to ask for support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care during evening and nighttime routines.
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships with young people.
• Attending to each child's physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
• Creating a nurturing environment prioritizing development.
• Supporting with general household duties.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About The Role

Night Practitioner Salary: £25,145.12 - £27,727.70 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Church View House, Swinderby (10 miles from Lincoln)

Join Our Team as a Night Practitioner at Church View Children's Residential Home

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We’re currently seeking dedicated Night Practitioners to become a valued part of our team at Church View, our warm and nurturing children’s residential home.

Nestled within four acres in the peaceful village of Swinderby, just ten miles from Lincoln, Church View offers a tranquil and supportive environment. We celebrate the richness and diversity of childhood, embracing the unique strengths each young person brings—regardless of their age, ability, culture, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission is to promote the welfare and development of every child in our care, ensuring they are protected from harm and supported in living a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

About the Role

As a Night Practitioner, you will play an essential role in providing consistent and compassionate care throughout the night. Each shift brings new opportunities to support and connect with the young people in our home.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care during the evening and nighttime routines, including toileting, bathing, and dressing—always with dignity and respect.
• Building and maintaining trusting, positive relationships with the young people we support.
• Attending to each child’s physical, emotional, behavioral, and cultural needs, ensuring their care plans are up-to-date and reflective of their evolving needs.
• Creating a stable, nurturing, and safe environment that prioritizes health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Supporting with general household duties to maintain a warm, clean, and welcoming home.

If you\'re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a lasting impact on children\'s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Genuine career development – Opportunities with transparent pay grades
• Fully funded qualifications – Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Blue light card – access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend – Earn up to £500 through our refer a friend scheme
• WageStream – a financial wellbeing app, allowing you early access to some of your wages for unforeseen expenses
• Help@hand – a wellbeing app with unlimited GP appointments, 24/7 mental health support and physiotherapy sessions
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working patterns

About You

What experience and qualifications do you need:

• A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
• A strong team player
• Resilient and confident to ask for support as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a willingness to complete this within the first 2 years of employment.

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. Our values and commitments are shared throughout the whole of our community.

What is it like to work at Kisimul?

Click here to hear our teams talking about life at Kisimul: https://youtu.be/pP-sFmzkR88

Take a look at our Virtual tour: Swinderby Tour https://www.kisimul.co.uk/schools-colleges/swinderby-tour/

Find out more about Meaningful Life Model: https://youtu.be/XWo2VXzeGIg

All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

At Kisimul, we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you\'re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply — your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we’re looking for.