Job Description

Waking Night Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Location:

Fontwell, West Sussex

Job Type:

Full-Time | Permanent

Hourly Rate:

15.38 per hour

Shifts:

19:00 - 07:00 (12-hour waking night shifts), 2 week rolling rota including weekends and bank holidays

About the Role:

MJM Care Group is seeking a committed and compassionate

Waking Night Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

to join our therapeutic residential home for children aged 8-17 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will be a calm, consistent presence through the night, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment is maintained while supporting the emotional wellbeing of the children in our care. This is a key role that helps ensure continuity, protection and dignity for vulnerable children during the quietest hours of the day.

Key Responsibilities:

Remain awake and attentive throughout the night to safeguard and support children Carry out regular checks and respond to emotional or behavioural needs Maintain accurate logs, records, and incident reports Provide reassurance, consistency and calm to any children who wake or are unsettled Support with morning transitions and handovers to the day team Complete light domestic tasks to prepare the home for the following day

What We're Looking For:

A nurturing and emotionally resilient individual Experience supporting children or vulnerable people (preferred but not essential) Comfortable working alone and using initiative during night shifts Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) A clear understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice

What We Offer:

15.38 per hour Fully paid induction and ongoing training Funded qualifications and structured career development Supportive, trauma-informed team culture Reflective supervision and wellbeing resources

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For more information, contact:

John.Heather@mjmcaregroup.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.38 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WNCWP MJM Care Group Ltd