Night Wake Officer (Children’s Trust)

Salary: £16.67 per hour

Job Title: Night Wake Officer (Children’s Trust)

Location: Acocks Green, B27

Hourly Rate: £16.67(Grade 2)

DBS Required: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List (Auto Update Service Required)

Contract Length: 3 month rolling contract

1. Job Purpose

1. 1. To supervise the building while the young people are in their bedrooms during the night, to assist in the care and control of young people and to ensure their safety in the home.

1.2 To monitor the security of the building and the grounds.

1. Key Responsibilities

1. 1. To undertake the care and supervision of the young people in the home and to ensure their safety during the night.

1. 1. To undertake the care and control of young people as required.

1. 1. To work in conjunction with residential care staff in the supervision of young people when they are going to bed or getting up.

1. 1. To respond to fire alarms and follow the appropriate emergency procedures.

1. 1. To assist in the training and induction of new or Casual Waking Night Officers who may be required to work on a unit.

1. 1. To observe and report, in writing, on the behaviour and care needs of the young people during the night and undertake regular checks and records these.

1. 1. To undertake laundry duties as required.

1. 1. To regularly attend staff meetings.

1. 1. To 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.

1. 1. To undertake other duties at a similar responsibility level as directed by the Home Manager or Deputy.

1. 1. To undertake training as necessary.

1. 1. You may be required to cover Bank Holidays, sickness, weekends at short notice.

Contact Details

Please send your CV to Guy Hancox at HancoxRead Recruitment via this advert.