Waking Nights Team Leader - LD Home

SuperCare Residential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Night Team Leader to ensure the safety and support of children with complex learning disabilities. In this role, you will lead night staff and provide guidance while overseeing children's health and wellbeing. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and career advancement towards Deputy Manager. The company values a calm, reflective approach and provides benefits such as private healthcare and gym stipends.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

Fully funded qualifications

Private healthcare & GP access

Gym stipend & wellbeing perks

Career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care leadership required.
• Skilled in managing syndrome-related sleep disruption.
• Able to balance staff guidance with hands-on care.

Responsibilities

• Lead night staff, guiding and supervising effectively.
• Support children through night-time anxieties and challenges.
• Monitor health needs and oversee medication routines.

Skills

Leadership in residential care

Calm and reflective approach

Experience with developmental trauma

Ability to support children with complex needs

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care

Job description

A Night Team Leader at SuperCare provides steady overnight leadership for children with complex learning disabilities and associated conditions/syndromes such as Smith‑Magenis Syndrome, congenital hypopituitarism, global developmental delay, SEMH difficulties, sensory processing differences, and trauma‑related attachment needs. You'll be the anchor for both staff and children, ensuring the night is safe, consistent, and therapeutic. The home is rated "Good" by Ofsted and is looking to continue its journey towards "Outstanding". During the night, children are often at their most vulnerable. You'll ensure they feel safe and supported, while guiding the night team to respond with empathy and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Lead night staff, setting expectations and providing guidance.
• Support children through self‑injury, aggression, or night‑time anxiety, using calm and consistent strategies.
• Monitor health needs and oversee medication routines.
• Record and hand over essential information to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide supervision and reflective support to Night Coaches.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in residential care leadership.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care (or working towards).
• Skilled in supporting syndrome‑related sleep disruption and dysregulation.
• Strong leader with a calm, reflective approach.
• Able to balance staff guidance with hands‑on care.
• Experience with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, sensory processing difficulties, complex medical needs.
• Physically and mentally able to engage in a wide range of activities with energetic young people.

Benefits of Working at SuperCare

• Salary 20% above the sector average.
• Rota: 22:00‑08:00 (2 nights on, 2 nights off).
• 36 days of expert face‑to‑face training annually.
• Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.
• Private healthcare & GP access.
• Gym stipend & wellbeing perks.
• Career progression pathway to Deputy Manager.
• Company pension & bonus eligibility.
• Free on‑site parking and staff cars.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.