Nottinghamshire County Council
Wake Night Worker
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Wake Night Worker
Night Care Worker – Oakhurst Children’s Home
Role Overview
- Salary: £26,824 – £29,540 per annum
- Type: Permanent
- Work Pattern: Full-time (including weekends)
- Hours: 37 per week
- Location: Oakhurst Children’s Home, Mansfield (NG18 5AJ)
- Competency Framework: Tier 7a
- Position: 1 available
- Closing Date: 15 July 2026 at 23:55
- Interview Date: 20 July 2026
About the Role
Support young lives through the night. If you lead with kindness, resilience, and believe in making a lasting difference, Oakhurst Children’s Home is looking for a Night Care Worker to join their dedicated team.
As a specialist family-based home run by Nottinghamshire County Council, Oakhurst provides 24-hour care for children and young people needing stability and encouragement. Our strengths-based approach—known as "Our Nottinghamshire Approach"—guarantees a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
You'll work alongside experienced, compassionate colleagues to create a safe, calm, and secure night-time setting for residents—supporting individual needs, particularly for those with complex behavioural challenges.
You will make a difference. Here, resilience and empathy aren’t just skills—they’re your superpowers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality night-time care and support to children and young people (9:45pm–7:45am) and assist with morning routines.
- Ensure safety, well-being, and security for all residents at all times.
- Respond to individual needs with empathy, including managing challenging behaviours.
- Collaborate with the team to uphold a compassionate and structured nurturing environment.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
- Engage in training and development opportunities to grow professionallly.
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Essential Qualifications and Experience
Preferred Qualifications with National Union of Teachers agreed pay scales
- At least Six Months experience in a childcare setting.
- NVQ Level 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to undertake during employment).
- Understanding of child development, including behavioural and emotional needs.
Core Competencies
To thrive as a Wake Night Worker, you must:
- Demonstrate Resolve – Support children through challenges and demonstrate unwavering commitment.
- Show Empathy – Understand children’s experiences and communicate with kindness.
- Collaborate effectively – Strong teamwork skills and clear communication.
- Be Adaptable – Open to learning new practices and approaches.
Working Conditions and Benefits
- Shift Pattern: Nights (9:45pm–7:45am) including weekends.
- Enhanced Pay:
- Time and a half salary (150%) for Saturdays.
- Double time pay (200%) for Sundays.
- Career Development: Opportunities for training and professional growth in residential care.
- Supportive Environment: A nurturing team culture committed to your well-being.
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About Nottinghamshire County Council
We offer: ✔ A friendly, inclusive workplace where everybody is valued. ✔ Opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. ✔ A chance to work alongside a community-focused team dedicated to change through care.
We are proud to be accredited with the Disability Confident Scheme—we actively encourage applications from disabled candidates meeting the core criteria.
Job shares are available for eligible full-time positions.
Next Steps
For an informal discussion please contact: 📞 Karen Bacon – +44 115 804 2556 ✉ karen.bacon@nottscc.gov.uk
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required for appointment.
Your Commitment to Nottinghamshire IDEALS
We are fully committed to child safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults. You’ll be required to support our safeguarding values and complete appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council actively promotes equality and diversity, ensuring everyone is valued regardless of:
- Gender
- Marital status
- Disability
- Race
- Religion
- Age
- Sexual orientation
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