Night Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

SuperCare Residential; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Eastbourne is seeking a Night Team Leader to supervise and support vulnerable children with autism and learning disabilities. The role involves hands-on care, ensuring safety, and overseeing night staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and benefits including health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary 20% above average

36 days of training annually

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Private health care and 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend and well-being package

Pension and bonus scheme

Free parking and communal cars

Qualifications

• Experience with autism, epilepsy, and communication needs.
• Training or willingness to train in self-harm and epilepsy response.
• Physically fit and reliable through the night.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shifts and ensure safety and consistency.
• Support children with epilepsy, autism, and severe learning disabilities.
• Provide personal care during the night when needed.
• Monitor and respond to epilepsy and self-harm risks.

Skills

Experience with autism

Non-verbal communication

PBS strategies

Calm under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Night Team Leader at our residential children's home in Eastbourne require calm and confident leadership. The young people here are vulnerable, with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities. Many are non-verbal and rely on PECS, Makaton, or visual supports to communicate. They need careful supervision throughout the night, reassurance when unsettled, and safe responses if they present behaviours like spitting, biting, or self-harm. As Night Team Leader, you'll coordinate your team and ensure the home remains safe until morning.

What You'll Do

Your role will balance supervision with hands-on care:

• Lead night shifts and ensure safety and consistency.
• Support children with epilepsy, autism, and severe learning disabilities.
• Provide personal care during the night when needed.
• Monitor and respond to epilepsy and self-harm risks.
• Supervise and mentor night staff, offering reassurance and direction.
• Record incidents and deliver clear handovers to day staff.
• Ability to drive in case of a emergency.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for steady, experienced leaders:

• Experience with autism, epilepsy, and communication needs.
• Skilled in non-verbal communication and PBS strategies.
• Training or willingness to train in self-harm and epilepsy response.
• Calm and consistent under pressure.
• Physically fit and reliable through the night.
• Supportive and professional leader.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

We'll make sure you're supported in leading the team:

• Salary 20% above average.
• 36 days of training annually.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already achieved).
• Private health care and 24/7 GP access.
• Gym stipend and well being package.
• Pension and bonus scheme.
• Free parking and communal cars to transport young people in and out of the community.
• Progression into Deputy Manager roles.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.