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- Waking Night Officer Support Worker
- Undertaking the care and supervision of the young people in the home and to ensure their safety during the night.
- Undertaking the care and control of young people as required.
- Working in conjunction with residential care staff in the supervision of young people when they are going to bed or getting up.
- Responding to fire alarms and follow the appropriate emergency procedures.
- Assisting in the training and induction of new or Casual Waking Night Officers who may be required to work on a unit.
- Observing and report, in writing, on the behaviour and care needs of the young people during the night and undertake regular checks and records these.
- Undertaking laundry duties as required.
- Regularly attending staff meetings.
- Receive regular supervision (within the BCT framework) from a senior member of staff identified by the Home Manager. Your supervisor would leave you to work within established guidelines, subject to scrutiny. You would also be expected to plan your own work to ensure you are meeting the defined objectives. As part of your induction, you would be advised regarding the level of supervision you would receive.
- Undertaking other duties at a similar responsibility level as directed by the Home Manager or Deputy.
- Undertaking training as necessary.
- May be required to cover Bank Holidays, sickness, weekends at short notice.
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