Residential Children's home - Level 2 or 3 C+YP workforce

We have an urgent opportunity for 2 Waking Night Female staff to pick up regular shifts Mon - Sun.

Shifts are available from this Wednesday to be covered.



There are 2 homes based in IP7 and due to limited/no public transport, staff would need to be a driver or transport needs to be arranged accordingly due to picking up night shifts.



Below requirements are MUST for the staff to be selected for the shifts.



  • Must be a female aged over 21 (ideally over 25)

  • Mandatory training PLUS must be trained in safeguarding, first aid, medication, food hygiene, fire safety as a minimum

  • Be working towards or have achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Residential children's homes, or equivalent as stated in Ofsted childrens homes quality standards.

  • Be confident in working alone in a challenging environment (working with females aged between 11-17 that have emotional and behavioural needs)

  • Preferably trained in Team Teach de-escalation and physical intervention - young people are extremely challenging.


  • Working hours are 22.00 - 08.00

  • Casual attire

  • Night duties will include tidying and maintaining the home/prep for next day



Staff must be experienced in children's services and challenging behaviour.



Compliance and training will be in line with OFSTED regulations.

As part of this, a safer recruitment check will need to be done by the agency.




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