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Residential Child Care - Waking Night - Local Authority

Reed
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN3 3EE

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The City of Doncaster Council is hiring a Waking Nights Officer for its 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 21 hours of work per week and involves caring for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs during the night.
  • Candidates must have good communication skills, basic IT skills, and the ability to work independently, with a requirement to complete QCF level 3 within two years.
  • An Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is necessary, and the role includes performing housekeeping duties, maintaining oversight of the children, and liaising with relevant agencies if needed.
  • The position offers benefits such as contributions to the South Yorkshire Pension Authority, overtime pay, and a rota that allows for two weekends off out of four.
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.