Nightshift Residential Childcare Worker – Trauma-Informed

Keyline Care Supported Living; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full-Time Contract

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Induction programme with therapeutic培训

Funding for Level 3 Diploma in RC

Monthly recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

High-quality training & supervision

Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

Keyline Care in Swadlincote is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide steady, nurturing care to young people who have experienced trauma. You will create a calm, safe night environment and respond with patience to big emotions.

The role includes a 2-week rolling rota with 10pm–8am shifts, full-time (40 hours) or bank/part-time opportunities. Benefits include a comprehensive induction, Level 3 Diploma funding, training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential childcare, youth work, or other care roles is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake all training required for the role, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and therapeutic training in DDP.
• A caring and compassionate approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide a calm, reassuring presence during the night and respond to the emotional and physical needs of children.
• Monitor and support children who may struggle with sleep, anxiety or nightmares.
• Encourage and model positive bedtime and night routines.
• Respond promptly to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies, following policies and procedures.
• Administer first aid and medication where required, following training and guidelines.
• Provide high-quality, consistent care for the young person in line with their placement and care plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships through DDP-informed practice.
• Accurately complete nightly records, key work sessions, and incident reports accurately and promptly.
• Support the young person’s education, health and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively as part of the staff team, contributing to handovers, reflective practice, and team meetings.
• Support domestic tasks to maintain a safe, homely environment (e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping).

Job description

Keyline Care in Swadlincote is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide steady, nurturing care to young people who have experienced trauma. You will create a calm, safe night environment and respond with patience to big emotions.

The role includes a 2-week rolling rota with 10pm–8am shifts, full-time (40 hours) or bank/part-time opportunities. Benefits include a comprehensive induction, Level 3 Diploma funding, training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed