Waking Night Care Assistant

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking Waking Nights Care Assistants to support the care and development of children at their Short Breaks service in Bristol. This part-time, permanent role involves maintaining a supportive home environment and ensuring high-quality care for disabled children. Candidates will participate in a rota pattern and must complete an enhanced DBS check. The organization offers a competitive rewards package and values diversity within its workforce.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to maintain a homely environment.
• Willingness to participate in a rota pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support the care and development of children/young people.
• Maintain the home and complete administrative tasks.
• Ensure high quality services for disabled children.

Skills

Support for children's care and development

Administrative task management

Effective communication

Job description

Part Time, Permanent

We are looking to recruit Waking Nights Care Assistants at our Children's Home in our Short Breaks service. The role will be to support the care and development of up to 4 children/ young people away from their family homes, alongside a staff team to cover all hours, in a homely environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the care and development of children/ young people.
• Maintain the home, complete administrative tasks, and be available when children wake.
• Share overall responsibility for the efficient running of the residential home under the supervision of Senior Residential Child Care Workers.
• Ensure high quality residential services for disabled children within the policy framework of the Department.

Working Conditions

• Participate in a rota pattern.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a supportive and fast‑moving work environment and an excellent rewards package including a pension scheme and generous annual leave. You will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Application Process

To be shortlisted, you need to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification. If you need help with the application, contact our Health and Social Care Employment Navigator, Lisa Parkinson. If you require additional assistance, reach out to Gavin Strong.

At Bristol City Council, we value a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. Appointments are made on merit.