Children's Residential Waking Night Officer - Abingdon - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable personnel agency is seeking a Children's Residential Waking Night Officer in Abingdon. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.84, providing support to children and young people overnight. Responsibilities include monitoring needs, ensuring safeguarding, and collaborating with various professionals. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on young lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay rate

Professional development opportunities

Training access

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and young people is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and issues.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the needs of children and young people.
• Work closely with Oxfordshire County Council on safeguarding issues.
• Cover for colleagues across different locations.

Skills

Children's welfare promotion

Safeguarding expertise

Collaboration with professionals

Community engagement

Crisis management

Job description

Overview

Children’s Residential Waking Night Officer in Abingdon, offering a hourly rate of £15.84 for locum work over a 3-month period. As part of Oxfordshire’s dedicated children’s services, you will work overnight to provide essential support and guidance to children and young people in a localised environment. This role is full-time and offers flexibility while you help shape the future of young lives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the needs of children and young people, ensuring safeguarding concerns are promptly addressed.
• Work closely with Oxfordshire County Council to escalate safeguarding issues and report children as missing, if necessary.
• Cover for colleagues across the county as required, adapting to various settings to support our goals.
• You’ll be collaborating with the building concierge during waking nights, working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
• Undertake observations and record them on electronic systems to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales.
• Support cases managed by social workers and lead services delivered through the YPSA service.
• Deliver direct interventions to promote the welfare and successful transition of children.
• Engage flexibly with other professionals in a ‘Team Around the Young Person’ approach for successful outcomes.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based interventions, adhering to risk assessments.
• Foster community knowledge and links to ensure optimal outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with professionals across sectors to deliver co-delivered services where beneficial.
• Fulfil responsibilities around cleaning and maintaining the health and safety of the facilities.
• Contribute to statutory processes as required and undergo necessary training and checks, including an enhanced DBS check every three years.
• Take part in emergency and on-call duties to support out-of-hours needs.

Benefits

• Locum role offers flexibility to choose assignments that suit your schedule.
• Competitive pay rate rewards your contributions.
• Opportunities to work within a supportive team environment that values professional development and growth.
• Access to training opportunities to stay current in your career.
• Be part of a committed community that makes a real difference to young lives.

Working as a Children’s Residential Waking Night Officer in Abingdon provides a rewarding career in a town with a rich history and a friendly community spirit. Join us in making a meaningful impact and supporting the futures of young lives.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted agency for roles, with an excellent reputation for matching skills and experience to opportunities.