Waking Night Residential Childcare Worker in Derbyshire

4 Nights On / 4 Nights Off | Permanent | Approx. £29,700–£31,620 per annum

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker looking for a waking night role with a great shift pattern and genuine opportunities to progress?

We're recruiting for an established children's residential care provider in Littleover, Derby, offering a supportive working environment, excellent training and a clear career pathway.

This is a lovely opportunity to join a small, dedicated team providing safe, nurturing and trauma-informed care to children and young people.

The role

• Work waking nights from 10pm to 8.30am, on a 4 on, 4 off rota.

• Support children and young people to feel safe, settled and reassured overnight.

• Carry out welfare checks in line with individual care and risk assessments.

• Respond calmly and sensitively to distress or behaviours that challenge.

• Support morning routines and help young people prepare positively for the day.

• Maintain accurate night records, incident reports and handovers.

• Work closely with colleagues to maintain safeguarding and Ofsted standards.

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children or young people within residential care, social care, education or a similar setting.

• Experience supporting young people who may display behaviours that challenge.

• A calm, resilient and compassionate approach.

• Good safeguarding awareness and communication skills.

• The ability to remain awake, alert and responsive throughout the night.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

• Previous waking night experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.

• Existing right to work in the UK — sponsorship is not available.

Salary and benefits

• £15.50 per hour initially, approximately £29,700 per annum.

• £16.50 per hour upon achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, approximately £31,620 per annum.

• Ofsted Good bonus of £250.

• Ofsted Outstanding bonus of £500.

• Potential package of up to £32,120 per annum, including the Outstanding bonus.

• Additional performance-related pay opportunities.

• Full mandatory training and support towards professional qualifications.

• Clear career development and progression opportunities.

• Predictable 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives and would enjoy being part of a supportive children's residential team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is supporting this permanent appointment.