Job Description

Location:

Thomas Bata House, East Tilbury, Thurrock

Salary:

25,584 - 32,000 per annum (12.29 - 15.38 per hour, depending on experience & qualifications)

Hours:

20:00 - 08:00, two-week rota (Week 1: 3 nights | Week 2: 4 nights)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

About Us

Thomas Bata Children's Home is a small, nurturing home for young people aged 8-17 who have experienced early adversity, abuse, neglect, or disrupted attachment. We provide a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment where care is delivered with warmth, structure, and reflection, in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

The Role

We're looking for an Awake Night Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional support of children and young people throughout the night. This includes carrying out welfare checks, responding to incidents, maintaining security, and ensuring the home is calm, safe, and welcoming for the morning.

What We Offer

Competitive salary + overtime opportunities Public holidays paid at time and a half Christmas Day paid at double time 28 days annual leave Contributory pension scheme Full induction & shadow shifts Ongoing professional development & career progression

About You

Essential:

Experience working with children/young people in residential or similar settings Understanding of safeguarding & child protection Ability to stay alert, calm, and responsive overnight Strong communication & recording skills Team player with the ability to work independently

Desirable:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve) First Aid, Fire Safety, or other relevant training

Additional Information

This role requires an Enhanced DBS and adherence to safer recruitment processes All staff must work in line with our values, policies, and procedures Full training provided
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,584.00-32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tilbury RM18 8SH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?
Experience:

Residential Support Work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Diploma in children and young people (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person