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Residential Child Care - Waking Night - Local Authority

Reed
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN3 3EE

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Waking Nights Officer for their Children's Residential Homes, offering a salary between £27,259 and £29,955 pro rata plus a 17.5% all-inclusive allowance.
  • This permanent, part-time position requires candidates to work 21 hours per week and involves providing care and ensuring the safety of children and young people with disabilities during the night.
  • Applicants must possess good communication and basic IT skills, and be able to work independently with support from a sleeping-in staff member.
  • A minimum of two years of experience is required, along with the completion of QCF level 3 within that timeframe and a willingness to undertake training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
  • The role includes benefits such as a pension contribution from the South Yorkshire Pension Authority, overtime pay for hours over 37 per week, and a rota that provides two weekends off every four weeks.
Waking Nights Officer
  • Salary: £27,259 - £29,955 pro rata + 17.5% all-inclusive allowance
  • Location: Doncaster
  • Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (21 hours per week)

Join the City of Doncaster Council in a vital role that supports the improvement of residents' lives.

We are currently seeking a Waking Nights Officer for our Children's Residential Homes.

This position plays a key role in providing care and ensuring the safety of children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs during the night.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Perform general housekeeping duties including washing, ironing of young people's clothes, and cleaning the home.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for children’s files and other clerical tasks.
  • Maintain regular, discreet oversight of the young people throughout the night, ensuring their safety and security.
  • Liaise with police and social care agencies if a young person is missing from care.
  • Provide cover for other night care officers during their annual leave, training, or sick leave and possibly work additional shifts during the day to support training and integrated working across the home.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Good communication and basic IT skills.
  • Ability to work independently with the support of a sleeping-in staff member.
  • Must complete QCF level 3 within two years of enrolment as per children’s homes regulations.
  • Willingness to undertake and implement training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
  • Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required.
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.

To apply for the Waking Nights Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.