Residential Night Care Worker - Phoenix House

Northumberland County Council; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Residential Night Care Worker for Phoenix House in Bedlington. The role is 32.38 hours per week, permanently contracted, with a starting salary of £26,427 and rising to £26,847 for full-time equivalent hours. Enhanced pay applies for working between 8pm–6am and weekends.

The post involves night shifts with occasional day training or meetings. Successful applicants will undertake Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care and will be supported with

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care.
• Good general education.
• Willing and able to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts on a pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off.
• Provide safe, supportive care to looked-after children aged 10–15.
• Support care plans, personal development and safeguarding.
• Attend training sessions and 1:1 meetings as required.

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

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Residential Night Care Worker - Phoenix House

Job Reference ncc/TP/80/3464/NP

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

£26,427 - £26,847 (full time 37hr figure quoted) + enhancements for working between 8pm and 6am and during weekends

Working Hours:

32.38

Location:

Bedlington

Closing Date:

08/11/2026

Region / Division:

UK Region

Job introduction

Employment Location:

Phoenix House Children’s Home, Bedlington

Residential Waking Night Care Officer – 32.38 hours, permanent

Salary: A starting salary of £26,427 up to £26,847 (full time 37hr figure quoted). This figure excludes our single premium rate (SPR) payment which enhances your salary for working unsociable hours, between 8pm and 6am and during weekends.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of young people in care? If you are dynamic, dedicated, and enthusiastic, then we want to hear from you.

Who we are:

NCC operates 5 children’s homes including a national secure children’s home with education. Overall, the service employs approximately 200 care staff and 30 support services staff across the sites. Our homes accommodate 25 young people aged 6 - 17, our main aim is to offer an exceptional family focussed caring environment where children and young people can feel safe and thrive in order to meet their full potential.

The service is inspected by Ofsted on a yearly basis. It is crucial that everyone in our team is committed and motivated to meeting the needs of our young people and have high aspirations for each and every young person we live and work with.

Why choose us:

Working at Phoenix House Children’s Home is not just a job; it’s one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Our work is challenging and physical, but if you have the drive and dedication, resilience and passion, then you will enjoy an exciting and stable career with us.

It is important that our children are supported by adults with a range of professional and personal experiences, ensuring they have access to positive role models who can offer a range of skills and values to support our children to achieve their best possible outcomes in life.

We offer a comprehensive induction and shadowing process for all new staff, excellent training and development opportunities throughout your employment.

The staff-centered approach is supported by the offer of regular one-to-one sessions to discuss and reflect on your work. As part of Northumberland County Council, you also benefit from a family-friendly policy, pension contributions, leisure and culture discounts at council venues and a range of other discounts

You will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care.

There are progression opportunities within the service.

The role:

At Phoenix House Children’s Home we have three young people (aged between 10 and 15yrs old) living in the home. These young people are here through no fault of their own. They have often had a troubled and traumatic start to their young lives, but through positive and constructive interventions by a skilled and committed staff team they are supported to address their emotional, social, and educational needs to enhance their life chances.

Your personal qualities and life experience will help us create an environment of reflection, challenge, personal attention and specialist help. Your talents will help young people develop the values, skills, knowledge, self-control and direction that will enable them to fulfill their potential.

This role requires you to work a night shift pattern, with the occasional day shift to undertake training / meetings or 1:1 sessions. There is an enhancement paid between 8pm and 6am and weekends.

You must have a good general education and be willing and able to undertake relevant training. You will be supported to complete the Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care, which is a requirement of the job role.

You will work independently and as part of a team to ensure quality, safe and effective care of each young person.

Useful information:

Please note, if you require sponsorship to work in the UK, the position of Night Care Officer does not meet the criteria for UK Visa Sponsorship.

You will work an average of 32.38 hours per week, following a designated night shift pattern based on 4 nights on and 4 nights off.

The successful applicant for this post will be required to have Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

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