Waking Nights Officer (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is seeking a Waking Nights Officer to provide a safe and caring environment for children with disabilities. Responsibilities include general housekeeping, documentation, and ensuring the safety of children during the night. Candidates must possess good communication and basic IT skills, and complete QCF level 3 within two years. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme, time-and-a-quarter overtime pay, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Inclusive allowance for unsocial working hours

Two weekends off out of four

Overtime paid at time and a quarter

Access to staff discount and benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Candidate must have good communication and IT skills.
• Must work under supervision and be sensitive to children's needs.
• Willing to undertake additional training as required.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision to provide care for children with disabilities.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks including laundry and cleaning.
• Ensure the safety and security of the home during night shifts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Education

QCF level 3 within two years

Job description

TheCity of Doncaster Council is a confident,ambitious organisationwhich puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Waking Nights Officer.

Here in Doncaster we are looking to recruit to our Childrens Residential Homes.

We have a number of vacancies in our homes and are currently seeking to recruit to Waking Night Officer.

The candidate will work under the supervision and advice of the Registered Manager, to work sensitively as a team member in providing a warm caring enabling environment designedto meet the emotional, social and physical needs of children and young people living with disabilities and complex care needs.

Some duties consist of general housekeeping including washing and ironing of the young people clothes, cleaning the home, completing paperwork for children’s files and other clerical tasks. The candidate will be expected to have good communication skills and basic IT skills, be able to work independently with support of a sleeping in member of staff, and complete tasks set out on their shift plan.

The candidate will ensure the discreet oversight of the young people at regular intervals during the night or as directed by the Manager or senior officers.

Ensure that the home is safe and secure and be able to report and liaise with other agencies such as the Police and social care if a young person is missing from care.

The candidate must be prepared to provide cover for other night care officers when on annual leave, training or sick leave. The Registered manager may also offer additional shifts within the day to promote individual training and integrated working across the home.

The candidate will be willing to undertake any training required for the roll and must complete QCF level 3 within two years of enrolment as this is mandatory requirement of children’s homes regulations. The candidate will also be competent to attend training and implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention .

Additional Benefits

• Inclusive allowance of 17.5% for unsocial working hours
• Rota includes 2 weekends off out of 4.
• South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions
• Overtime over 37 hours paid at time and a quarter.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email [e-mail] or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

Shortlisting will take place in the first week of each month, and interviews will take place in the second week of each month.

If you need any more information with regard to this position please contact Cathy Richardson Service manager 01302 735716 or [e-mail] or Emma Parker 01302 788076 [e-mail]