Night Care Worker

Lincolnshire County Council; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Night Care Worker at the Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford. This role involves caring for children and young people during the night, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will work in a supportive team environment, receive training, and contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Compassion and excellent communication skills are important.
• Basic IT skills required.
• Experience in care profession not essential.

Responsibilities

• Check on children and young people during the night.
• Provide constant observation and welfare checks.
• Follow a clearly defined routine.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Motivation

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about making a real impact in children's lives? We're looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team of Night Care Workers at the Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford. If you thrive in a team environment and are ready to be a positive influence, then we are keen to hear from you.

About the role

Our Night Care Workers work 4 nights on, 4 nights off, from 9.45pm - 7.15am, and receive an enhancement of one-third of all hours worked between 10pm and 6am. The shift rota includes evenings and weekends.

The role involves checking on the children and young people in our care during the night. This can vary between constant observation and welfare checks every 15 minutes. You will be provided with a clearly defined routine, support, and training.

About Us

You will be joining a small, close-knit team of Night Care Workers at Lincs Secure Unit. Children and young people come to our secure home via the courts, the Youth Custody Service, or for Welfare reasons. We aim to empower these young people to believe in themselves and promote the best outcomes through education, health, and intervention.

We ensure our employees are well-trained in trauma and therapeutic support, as enabling the children and young people in our care to feel safe and thrive is our passion.

About You

Previous experience within a care profession is not essential, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. Our residents can present challenging behavior, so compassion, excellent communication skills, and a calm, professional demeanor are important. Basic IT skills, adaptability, and motivation to provide the best care are also required.

You will join a supportive, experienced team, and we will provide the necessary training and support. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary, we offer:

• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
• A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle-to-work
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• Free parking on site

Further details about our benefits can be found on our rewards and benefits page.

If you are interested, please contact James Guthrie, Deputy Manager, at [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

Applications close on 1st June. We review applications and conduct interviews regularly, so early application is encouraged.

Note: This position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates should read the attached job information pack prior to applying.

Due to high application volumes, we reserve the right to close the application process early. We recommend applying promptly.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the ability to converse fluently in English is essential for this role.