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Quarriers; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced night rate

Job summary

Quarriers Countryview Short Breaks Service is recruiting a Nightshift Intensive Support Practitioner to help keep children safe, calm and cared for overnight. You will contribute to a warm, homely environment and respond to medical and wellbeing needs during the night.

The role offers part-time contracts (22 or 33 hours per week) on a shift pattern across a 7-day rota, with enhanced pay between midnight and 7am and a daytime rate for other hours.

Qualifications

• Have the skills to support children and young people in care or similar settings.
• Trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach.
• Calm, patient and confident during night shifts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with night staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred overnight support to children with complex needs.
• Create a warm, calm overnight environment and monitor wellbeing.
• Record information clearly and respectfully.

Skills

Overnight care

Job description

Are you a qualified skilled support worker looking for your next move? Join Quarriers Countryview and work in a place children choose to come back to time and time again.

Your new opportunity

At

Countryview Short Breaks Service

we provide high-quality short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, creating a space where they can relax, have fun, build independence and spend time with others.

Our service is more than just a place to stay - it’s somewhere children build familiarity, confidence and positive memories. Many return again and again, forming relationships and enjoying their time in a safe, homely and supportive environment.

Nightshift Intensive Support Practitioner

you’ll play a key role in making this experience consistent and reassuring through the night - ensuring children feel safe, settled and supported.

Working three nightshifts over a 7-day rota

you’ll provide person-centred overnight support to children and young people with a range of complex needs. We are offering part time contracts 22 or 33 hours per week. Paying an houlry

enhanced rate of £16 between midnight and 7am. Hourly day rate is £15.02 per hour.

This includes:

• Creating a warm, calm and homely environment overnight
• Supporting children with medical, personal care and wellbeing needs
• Responding sensitively to anxieties or distressed behaviours during the night
• Monitoring wellbeing and promoting rest and comfort
• Recording information clearly and respectfully

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who:

• Have the skills and qualifications to support children and young people in care, residential or community settings
• Take a trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach
• Are calm, patient and confident supporting during quieter, more vulnerable time
• Can work collectively and collaboratively with other staff on nightshift
• Are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality care

More about the service -

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self‑employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service