Waking Night Team Leader (Children's Residential)

SuperCare Residential; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care organization in St Leonards is seeking a Waking Night Team Leader to provide guidance and reassurance to children with complex learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in residential care, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and a strong ability to lead and mentor staff. Benefits include competitive salary, training opportunities, and a clear path to career progression.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of specialist training annually

Private healthcare

Gym stipend

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in children's residential care.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong background in learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night team to ensure safety and structure.
• Support personal care and medication administration.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and health needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Crisis management

Child care

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

A Waking Night Team Leader at SuperCare provides calm, confident leadership and reassurance for children with complex learning disabilities and associated conditions such as autism, ADHD, ASC, epilepsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Night-time can be a vulnerable period for our young people, and they rely on adults who bring routine, patience and a steady presence. As a Night Team Leader, you'll guide the night team through challenges, step in confidently during incidents, and ensure the home remains safe, regulated and secure until morning. You'll be the reassuring adult children can trust, while also setting the standard for newer colleagues.

What You’ll Do

Every night is different, but consistency is key. As the Night Team Leader, you will:

• Lead the night team to maintain a calm, safe and structured environment.

• Support young people with personal care and administer medication where required.

• Respond quickly and professionally to safeguarding concerns, dysregulation or health needs.

• Guide and mentor junior staff, modelling high-quality, child-centred practice.

• Understand the night-time needs of children with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, Down syndrome and Global Development Delay.

• Recognise the impact of sensory overload, communication barriers, sleep disruption and impulsivity.

• Ensure accurate night logs are completed and handovers to the day team are clear and thorough.

• Drive if required for emergencies or urgent safeguarding needs (full UK licence required).

• Use a trauma-informed and attachment-aware approach to offer predictability, comfort and reassurance.

• Maintain strong routines to help children feel secure during the night.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for experienced, emotionally steady leaders who can bring calm and confidence to night shifts:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential.

• 3+ years experience in children's residential care, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

• Strong background supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, GDD, Down syndrome, epilepsy or FAS.

• Skilled in responding to dysregulation, night-time anxiety and behaviours that challenge.

• Able to mentor and guide less experienced staff with confidence and clarity.

• Physically fit, alert and dependable.

• Emotionally steady when children cannot regulate themselves.

• Full UK driving licence required due to the rural location and emergency needs.

Benefits at SuperCare

We recognise the responsibility of night leadership roles and make sure you’re well supported:

• Salary 20% above sector average.

• 36 days of specialist, in-person training annually.

• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.

• Gym stipend and well being package.

• Pension scheme and performance bonus opportunities.

• Free parking and use of communal vehicles.

• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (if not already held).

• Clear progression pathway into Deputy Manager roles.

Next Steps

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and want to help shape our new home from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about our mission and values, visit supercare.org

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