£32,535 – £34,488EntryFull Time
Be the calm in the night. Be the difference every child deserves. Join a centre of excellence supporting Brent’s most exceptional young people.
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.Ade Adepitan Short Break Centre is Brent’s specialist residential service for children and young people aged up to 19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorders.
We provide safe, nurturing overnight short breaks where young people can rest, grow, and enjoy meaningful experiences that enhance their lives. As a Night Child Care Officer, you will play a vital part in making each child’s night safe, positive, dignified, and person-centred.
As a professional member of our night team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality care in line with:
• Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015,
• Children’s Homes Quality Standards,
• and the service’s commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
You will:
Night staff will be required to provide continuous overnight support to children and young people, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and individual care needs are met throughout the shift. This role operates on a fixed night rota, with shifts running from 9:30pm to 8:30am, including weekends and Bank Holidays as part of the pattern.
The Person
We are looking for someone who embodies care, integrity, resilience and compassion. You will be:
✔ Qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
✔ Experienced in supporting children and young people with disabilities and autism
✔ Skilled in delivering person-centred, holistic care
✔ Confident in using monitoring equipment and maintaining high-quality written records
✔ Warm, patient, and able to communicate sensitively with children and families
✔ Physically able to assist with moving, handling and personal care
✔ Calm under pressure, able to work unsociable hours, and committed to safeguarding
Most importantly, you will bring a positive, can-do mindset and a passion for empowering children and young people to thrive.
Does this sound like you?
• Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference to children’s lives?
• Are you motivated, reliable, and ready for a role where every night truly matters?
• Do you value teamwork, compassion, and person-centred practice?
If so, we would love to hear from you. Join us. Be a voice for the vulnerable and make your impact!
Why join us?
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
