At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide a reassuring presence and respond to children during the night.
- Company: The White House is a bespoke care home for children with complex needs.
- Benefits: Attractive salary with professional development support and wellbeing activities.
- Other info: This role includes a time and a third enhancement for night working.
- Why this job: Join us to make a real difference in children's lives during their healing journey.
- Qualifications: Candidates must be calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 33699 £ per year.
Grade / Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 17-22) £31,022–£33,699 per annum plus a time and a third enhancement for night working (10PM – 6AM) following a rota pattern including weekends.
Working Pattern: Full‑time waking night on a shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.
Location: White House Children’s Home.
About The White House: The White House is a bespoke care home located on the boundary between Sunderland and South Tyneside. It has been created to provide a safe, nurturing environment for four children aged 11–17 who have complex needs arising from emotional and mental health difficulties and trauma. This unique service includes care for two children from Sunderland and two from South Tyneside. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to help children heal, grow, and reconnect with the people and places that matter most to them.
Why Join Us? We’re looking for someone who is:
- Well‑trained and enthusiastic
- Compassionate and resilient
- Committed to making a real difference
We look for the following qualities in candidates:
- Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
- Able to confidently manage challenging or unpredictable situations
- A steady, reassuring presence for children during the night
- Attentive, observant, and safety‑focused
- Comfortable working independently while still being part of a wider team
- Reliable, consistent, and committed to high‑quality care
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing a reassuring presence and responding appropriately to children during the night.
- Supporting children who may wake distressed or dysregulated.
- Monitoring the home to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
- Assisting with bedtime and morning routines.
- Completing clear, accurate night logs and incident reports.
- Carrying out domestic and housekeeping tasks to support the daily running of the home.
- Working closely with day staff to ensure continuity of care and effective handovers.
Benefits & Conditions: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. An online internet search for publicly available information will also be carried out to ensure suitability for working with children. We offer a hybrid model with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part‑time opportunities and flexible hours. Professional development support is available through induction, supervision, peer support, and a supportive environment. An employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities are also provided. Attractive salary, benefits and rewards are available.
Legal & Equality: We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. For adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact liaising with the EDI Lead at edi@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and have indicated a disability, are a looked‑after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
Contact: For an informal discussion, contact Kate Atkinson at kate.atkinson@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Eligibility: Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.
Waking Night Residential Child Care Worker - The White House in Sunderland employer: North East Ambition
Located on the boundary between Sunderland and South Tyneside, The White House provides a nurturing environment for four children aged 11-17. We offer professional development support and a hybrid model of flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for our staff.
