Night Team Leader - Frimley

SuperCare Residential; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Night Team Leader to ensure children’s safety and support staff during the night. You'll lead the night shift, supporting care plans and managing challenges calmly. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in SEN care and a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including healthcare and 36 days of training a year.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of training each year

Fully funded Diploma opportunities

Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend & wellbeing support

Pension & bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SEN, residential, or learning disability care.
• Confident, calm leader with patience and resilience.
• Skilled in behaviour support and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night shift, ensuring routines and care plans are followed.
• Support hygiene routines and respond to children waking unsettled.
• Model calm responses to aggression or challenging behaviour.
• Keep records accurate and handovers clear.

Skills

Leadership

Calm responses to aggression

Behaviour support

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care

Job description

A Night Team Leader at SuperCare provides stability and leadership during the night. You'll ensure children are safe, staff feel supported, and any night-time challenges - from aggression to distress - are managed calmly. You'll be the one who keeps things on track when the unexpected happens, giving guidance and reassurance to staff and children alike. This home is rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is looking to maintain that record.

What You'll Do

At night you'll combine leadership with hands‑on care, ensuring consistency across the team.

• Lead the night shift, ensuring routines and care plans are followed.
• Support hygiene routines and respond to children waking unsettled.
• Model calm responses to aggression or challenging behaviour.
• Keep records accurate and handovers clear.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a steady leader who can bring structure, reassurance, and calm to the night shift.

• 3+ years in SEN, residential, or learning disability care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care (or equivalent).
• Confident, calm leader with patience and resilience.
• Skilled in behaviour support and trauma-informed practice.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

• Salary 20% above sector average
• Rota: 22:00-08:00, 2 nights on / 2 nights off
• 36 days of training each year, including leadership development
• Fully funded Level 3/5 Diploma opportunities
• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access
• Gym stipend & wellbeing support
• Pension & bonus scheme

Next Steps

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