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NOT JUST A PLACE OF WORK
The team at Aycliffe Secure Centre provide a caring, therapeutic and motivational environment for young people aged between 10 and 18 who are a risk to themselves or others.  Our young people have faced difficulties such as neglect, trauma and some have been involved with the Youth Custody Service. We help to give them the skills needed to make good choices for their future.

We are rated Good overall by Ofsted and Outstanding in Children’s Health and Wellbeing.
 
Find out more about our exceptional facilities and testimonies from our team at: www.durham.gov.uk/aycliffesecurecentre

Hear from our team about what it’s like to work at Aycliffe Secure Centre : What is it like to work at Aycliffe Secure Centre? (short)
 

NOT JUST A JOB
Joining us as a Waking Nights Manager at Aycliffe Secure Centre is one of the most rewarding career development choices you could make as you will be key to the delivery of 24-hour care for our young people.
 
The role is challenging both physically and mentally but is extremely rewarding when you get to witness first-hand the positive impact you can make to a young person’s life just by giving your care, compassion and time.
 
You will be that person providing effective leadership to the dedicated waking night care staff across the Centre as well as being responsible for the personal security and safety of our young people.

In this role you will have the opportunity to  :

•  Motivate and develop and effective waking night care team
• Improve the quality of service throughout the Centre
• Set outstanding standards of practice outlined within the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Care Standards 2015.

With significant experience of working with young people with challenging behaviour and a experience of being a trauma informed practitioner, you will be :

• Resilient
• Empathetic
• Passionate about working with young people

You will also need a Level 5 management qualification.
 
 
NOT A NORMAL 9 to 5
Our young people are cared for 24/7.  As a Waking Night Manager you will work shift patterns which cover the hours of 9.30pm to 7.45am on week nights (Sunday to Thursday) and 9.30pm to 8.30am on weekends (Friday and Saturday) with some requirement to complete day shifts in order to support the function of the management team.

NOT JUST TRAINING
Your role will start with a four-week induction programme which includes a range of formal and informal learning opportunities so you can carry out your role safely and effectively.  But it doesn’t stop there as the first six months in the role you will also receive specific on the job training and development to enable you to deliver the role with confidence.  There are also excellent ongoing training and development opportunities as well as dedicated one-to-one time to reflect upon workplace practice.
 
 
 
NOT JUST A SALARY
The difference we make to the lives of our young people is extremely valuable and we want everyone who contributes to that to feel appreciated.  As a valued member of the team you can expect :

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
• Staff based at Aycliffe Secure Centre also benefit from free on-site parking.
• Whilst working with the young people you will also benefit from free refreshments and meals.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
 
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice. https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf
 

INTERVIEWS
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264743  /  264613 / 265289 / 267241

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.

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