Night Life Practitioner

About the Role

Our Children Residential Home at Hawthorn House in Swinderby is looking for night Life Practitioners to join our team. You will provide essential support to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives by assisting with daily activities and accompanying them on community trips.

To drive the company vehicle, you must hold a full UK driver’s licence or have been driving in the UK for two years or more.

Starting rates are £12.85 per hour. For those with experience, the rate is £13.85 per hour. Levels are:
Level 1 – £12.85, Level 2 – £13.35, Level 3 – £13.85.

• Blue Light Card
  :
  Access to discounts at over 15,000 venues UK‑wide.
• Refer a Friend
  :
  Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits
  :
  Life Assurance of 1× your annual basic salary, salary‑sacrifice pension scheme, access to Stream for wage advances, and discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing
  :
  Online GP access, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible Working Patterns
  :
  Option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at a more meaningful date.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  :
  Salary‑deducted bikes to save money.
• Free DBS Check
  :
  Cost covered by the organisation.

• A genuine passion for care and motivation to contribute to the progression of others.
• A strong team player.
• Resilient and confident in asking for support as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Services or willingness to work towards one.

• A competitive salary.
• Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota.
• Lifetime pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Career development opportunities.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Fully funded DBS checks.
• £500 joining bonus
  : £250 on commencement of employment and £250 on successful completion of probation.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Due to UK Government guidelines, visa sponsorship for this role is not available. Children’s Homes positions are not eligible for sponsorship.