Nottinghamshire County Council
Wake Night Worker
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Wake Night Worker
Night Care Worker
Oakhurst Children’s Home, Mansfield (Permanent, Full-Time with Weekend Shifts)
Salary & Conditions
- Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37 per week (includes some weekends)
- Weekend shifts: Time & a half on Saturdays / double time on Sundays
- Location: Oakhurst Children’s Home, Mansfield, NG18 5AJ
- Work Pattern: Office-based with night shifts (9.45pm – 7.45am)
- Tier: Tier 7a Competency Framework
- Closing Date: 15 July 2026, 23:55
- Interview Date: 20 July 2026
About the Role
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children and Families Department follows "Our Nottinghamshire Approach"—a strengths-based model supporting children, young people, and families. As a Wake Night Worker at Oakhurst Children’s Home, you’ll contribute to a nurturing environment where children regain stability and thrive.
Oakhurst Children’s Home delivers 24-hour specialist care to children and young people with complex needs. Your role will ensure their safety, comfort, and development after dark.
Join our compassionate team—where diversity, training, and personal growth are valued. We’re looking for someone who:
- Embodies resilience, empathy, and commitment
- Thrives in a dynamic, team-based environment
- Believes in making meaningful, lasting impacts
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day duties will include:
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- 24/7 Overnight Support: Safely care for children during night shifts (9.45pm–7.45am) and assist them to prepare for the day ahead.
- Personalised Care: Adapt to individual needs, including challenging behaviours, with sensitivity and expertise.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Partner with colleagues to maintain a calm, structured, and fulfilling environment for each child.
- Safeguarding & Documentation: Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with safeguarding policies.
- Professional Development: Engage in training opportunities to enhance your skills.
Essential Requirements
To excel in this role, you must have:
✔ 6+ months’ experience in childcare settings (e.g., residential childcare, fostering, school). ✔ Preferred:
- NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Residential Childcare (If unavailable, training is provided; qualification required.) ✔ A strong understanding of child development and the ability to tailor support to diverse needs.
Desired Attributes
We seek candidates who demonstrate:
- Resilience under pressure and emotional intelligence
- Empathy for children’s emotional and behavioural challenges
- Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams
- Adaptability and a proactive attitude to learning
Working Conditions & Benefits
- Shift structure: Focused overnight care with rest breaks (schedule shared teamwide).
- Competitive pay for weekend shifts (1.5x Saturday base rate, 2x Sunday base rate).
- Full-time role with opportunities for job share (unless otherwise specified).
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Council Commitment to Wellbeing
- Professional development and dedicated training.
- Inclusive culture – Nottinghamshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer.
- Supportive environment aligned with safeguarding best practices.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we value belonging and opportunity for all. Equality Policy ensures merit, ability, and potential drive appointments regardless of protected characteristics.
Informal Application
Contact Karen Bacon for initial discussions:
- Email: karen.bacon@nottscc.gov.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)115 804 2556
Application Essential Checks
- Applicants must submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (performed at interview stage).
- Confidentiality and safeguarding protocols apply.
Equality Note
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, qualified applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to self-identify for consideration.
Closing Statement
Oakhurst’s team believes warmth creates confidence. If you’re passionate about children’s resilience, am happy in teams, and eager to grow in care – apply today.
NCC declines to sponsor employment visas for this role. (As of publishing date: [2024 pilot ending November 2024].)
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