Job Description

Waking Night Therapeutic Care Practitioner (Children's Residential)

Location:

Chipping, near Preston (commutable from Longridge, Ribchester, Clitheroe, Fulwood, Blackburn, Garstang)

Pay:

15.00 per hour

Annual equivalent Income:

Aprox 32,940 per year based off a 12 hour shift worked over a 3 days on 3 days off recurring shift pattern.

Potential Bonus Package:

up to 2,400 bonus (total package up to aprox 35,340)

Theracare is looking for a calm, reliable Waking Night Therapeutic Care Practitioner to support children aged 8 to 16 living in our rural home in Chipping. This role is about consistency, safety, and helping young people settle through the night and start the morning well.

Shift pattern

3 on 3 off 12 hour waking nights, 10pm to 10am

What you will do

Provide overnight supervision and reassurance, keeping the home safe and settled Support bedtime and morning routines, including personal care when needed Record and report key information, wellbeing, and any incidents Maintain a calm, compliant environment in line with policies and safeguarding practice

What we are looking for

Residential childcare experience is preferred (at least 1 year ideal) Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Chipping Willingness to work towards Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Right to work in the UK

What you get

15.00 per hour with a clear annual equivalent income Performance bonus of up to 2,400 per year Pension scheme Relaxed dress code Blue Light Card Employee Welfare Programme via salary sacrifice, including retail discounts plus GP and counselling hotlines Quarterly welfare raffle with prizes such as holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers Free meals during shifts Support towards your Level 4 qualification Supportive team and structured working pattern

Apply now

with your CV if you are steady under pressure and want a role where your presence genuinely matters.

Safeguarding commitment: Theracare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 48 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:

Residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person