Waking Night Shift Leader - Children's LD Service

SuperCare Residential; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider located in the UK is seeking a Night Team Leader in Bexhill-on-Sea. As a leader on the night shift, you will oversee care, support children with autism and ADHD, and guide your team in providing compassionate care during challenging times. A Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care is required, along with at least 3 years of experience in SEN or residential care. This role demands strong leadership, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in residential care or learning disability support.
• Calm and empathetic leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving License required for community transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night shift and ensure staff follow care plans.
• Provide personal care and manage medication administration.

Skills

Experience in SEN

Skills in autism and ADHD

Non-verbal communication methods (PECS/Makaton)

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care (or equivalent)

Job description

A Night Team Leader at SuperCare provides steady guidance during the quietest but often most unpredictable hours of the day. The children in this Eastbourne home live with autism, ADHD, severe learning disabilities, and complex communication needs. While nights can bring moments of calm, they can also bring sudden challenges - a child waking distressed, needing help with toileting, or expressing themselves through biting, grabbing, or spitting. You'll be the person who ensures your team responds with patience, dignity, and consistency. As the senior presence on shift, you'll lead by example. When the team needs direction, you'll be the one they turn to. When a child wakes confused or unsettled, you'll guide staff through compassionate, low-arousal strategies that keep everyone safe and supported.

What You'll Do

• Lead the night shift, ensuring staff follow care plans and routines with consistency.
• Provide and oversee personal care, continence support, and medication administration. You'll be experienced, resilient, and ready to support both children and colleagues.
• At least 3 years in SEN, residential care, or learning disability support.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care (or equivalent).
• Skilled in autism, ADHD, and non-verbal communication methods like PECS or Makaton.
• Calm under pressure, consistent in approach, and empathetic in your leadership.
• To transport the young people in and out of the community this role requires adults with a Full UK Driving License.