Night-Time Children's Residential Care Worker - 6 month FTC YMCA Newark and Sher
YMCA Robin Hood Group, Sherwood, AR, United States
Night-Time Children's Residential Care Worker - 6 month FTC
YMCA Newark and Sherwood
Children's Residential Care
Full time
Fixed Term Contract
YMCA Robin Hood Group is a not-for-profit charity that runs Residential Care Homes for children aged 5-18 years old. We run 5 homes across Nottingham, Newark, Selby and Goole.
We are ready to welcome new children into our homes and are therefore looking for Night-Time Residential Care Workers to join our overnight team to provide the vital care and support they deserve. Initially this role will be for a period of 6 months, however this will be reviewed and may present opportunities for a longer fixed term period or a permanent role.
We have 2 homes in Newark, both beautiful 4 bed homes within the suburbs of the town. They are based in NG24 and both homes have parking available.
If you have experience of working with children before either in a residential care setting or similar but are passionate about working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, we’d love to hear from you. You also need to be a natural night-owl and be able to stay away throughout your shift.
What you’ll do
Remain awake overnight ensuring our children are looked after at night-time, ready to support when needed.
Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7.
Support the day-time team by creating a safe, loving, nurturing home.
Provide therapeutic care to help them navigate past trauma.
How we’ll support you
A full training plan for your first 6 months.
Support to complete a fully funded level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
Monthly Supervision and ongoing support from the Management Team.
Career pathway to promotion.
Our Salary & Benefits
40 hours per week across a rota pattern, normally 4 on, 4 off.
23 days annual leave rising to 28 days in 5 years plus Bank Holidays.
Westfield Healthcare Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 GP line
£500 refer a friend scheme
Westfield Rewards and Blue Light Card
What You’ll Need
Resilience
– You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
Calm and consistent manner
– You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
Compassion
– You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
Confidence – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
Flexibility
– You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
A driving licence
– A full UK licence is essential to get to our home.
An enhanced DBS with child barred list check – if you aren’t on the update service, we will get you a new DBS.
Diversity, Inclusion and Safer Recruitment
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements.
We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Hours
40
£15.50 per hour
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YMCA Newark and Sherwood
Children's Residential Care
Full time
Fixed Term Contract
YMCA Robin Hood Group is a not-for-profit charity that runs Residential Care Homes for children aged 5-18 years old. We run 5 homes across Nottingham, Newark, Selby and Goole.
We are ready to welcome new children into our homes and are therefore looking for Night-Time Residential Care Workers to join our overnight team to provide the vital care and support they deserve. Initially this role will be for a period of 6 months, however this will be reviewed and may present opportunities for a longer fixed term period or a permanent role.
We have 2 homes in Newark, both beautiful 4 bed homes within the suburbs of the town. They are based in NG24 and both homes have parking available.
If you have experience of working with children before either in a residential care setting or similar but are passionate about working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, we’d love to hear from you. You also need to be a natural night-owl and be able to stay away throughout your shift.
What you’ll do
Remain awake overnight ensuring our children are looked after at night-time, ready to support when needed.
Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7.
Support the day-time team by creating a safe, loving, nurturing home.
Provide therapeutic care to help them navigate past trauma.
How we’ll support you
A full training plan for your first 6 months.
Support to complete a fully funded level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
Monthly Supervision and ongoing support from the Management Team.
Career pathway to promotion.
Our Salary & Benefits
40 hours per week across a rota pattern, normally 4 on, 4 off.
23 days annual leave rising to 28 days in 5 years plus Bank Holidays.
Westfield Healthcare Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 GP line
£500 refer a friend scheme
Westfield Rewards and Blue Light Card
What You’ll Need
Resilience
– You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
Calm and consistent manner
– You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
Compassion
– You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
Confidence – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
Flexibility
– You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
A driving licence
– A full UK licence is essential to get to our home.
An enhanced DBS with child barred list check – if you aren’t on the update service, we will get you a new DBS.
Diversity, Inclusion and Safer Recruitment
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements.
We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Hours
40
£15.50 per hour
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