Relief Night Care Assistant

Type of vacancy

Relief

Work pattern

Relief

Hours per week

As and when required

Work Base

Clayfields House Secure Unit, Nottingham, NG9 8GU

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

Interview date

20 April 2026

Closing Date

21 April 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Be there for young people– and we’ll be there for you.

Join our dedicated team at Clayfields House Secure Children’s Home as a Relief Night Care Assistant, supporting young people aged 10–18 to feel safe, settled, and cared for overnight. This is a rewarding role where your presence provides reassurance, stability, and protection during the night, with enhanced pay for unsociable hours.

Job Summary

As a Relief Night Care Assistant, you will help ensure young people feel safe, supported, and cared for overnight by maintaining a calm and secure environment. Your duties will include supporting bedtime routines, monitoring welfare throughout the night, operating security systems, and completing light domestic tasks. You will cover annual leave and sickness

Clayfields House, located just a few miles from the M1, is a Secure Children’s Home licensed by the Department of Health. We provide care and support for young people aged 10-18 from various backgrounds and circumstance who require secure accommodation.

This flexible, as-required role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in residential childcare or work additional hours alongside existing commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive and positive care to all resident children and young people
• Participate in the bedtime routines of young people.
• Monitor the welfare and safety of young people overnight.
• Operate security systems to ensure a safe environment.
• Perform domestic tasks as needed to maintain the unit.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Basic understanding of child development and care needs.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Experience in a care or support role (not essential but beneficial)

Soft Skills

• Empathy, understanding and compassion towards young people's needs.
• Teamwork to work collaboratively with colleagues to provide the best care.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with young people and team members.
• The ability to take ownership of your duties and ensure the safety of young people.

Additional Information

• We offer generous enhancements for shift work, including additional pay for hours worked after 8 pm, weekends, and bank holidays. This can significantly increase your annual earnings.

As an employee of Nottinghamshire County Council, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Access to significant training, supervision, and development opportunities, including enrolment on a relevant management qualification.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements.
• Participation in the local government pension scheme with a 6.5% employer contribution.

Please note that the design of the building may make it unsuitable for persons with a mobility disability. However, disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Paul Baird on 01159170010 or by email [email protected].

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.