Waking Nights Officer

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff Council Full time

About The Service
Do you want to work in a meaningful role supporting children to meet their individual needs and overcome challenges helping them to live full and happy lives?


In addition to making a positive impact on the lives of our children, there are generous enhancements paid for evenings, weekend working, Bank Holidays and sleeping in duties, additional to your salary.

You will receive an additional salary enhancement of 30% after 8pm weekdays, 50% weekends and £40.80 per sleep in.


Cardiff can offer an opportunity to work across our various children's homes giving you the opportunity to gain and grow your experience working alongside a variety of professionals across our children's homes in Cardiff.


We can offer flexible working hours, whether you are looking for part time of full-time work which could fit around your personal lifestyle.


Ensuring the right staff are matched to the right child or young person is at the forefront of the services we deliver.

You would have one stable base but from time to time your skills and approach may be better suited to working in one of our other homes.

Our homes are all close together and would not involve unreasonable travel considerations.

About the job
We are looking to recruit to both full time and part time positions.

It takes a special type of person to dedicate their career to supporting others.

Your patience, empathy and caring nature would make you the ideal person to support individuals across our homes in Cardiff.

If you feel you are this type of person, then you are who we are looking for.


We are looking for individuals to help ensure children and young people receive a high level and quality of individual support throughout their time in our homes.


You will be working within a team supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes, build appropriate relationships and have fun, being there at every step of their development.

You need to be willing to learn and share experiences, skills and knowledge whilst also putting children and young people at the centre of your role.


You will be awake on duty at all times throughout the night to monitor and to respond to young people's individual needs and the requirements/instruction of on-call Managers.


What We Are Looking For From You

As a Waking Nights Officer, you will play an essential part in providing direct care and effective support to young people to enable them to achieve positive outcomes in line with their childcare personal plan.


Every day is different, and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the young people in their care.


We need our team to help recognise and promote young people's individuality, uniqueness and diverse needs whilst providing a nurturing and positive environment.


As part of the role, you will be providing waking night support, taking responsibility for providing a safe, warm, and supportive environment.

You will work closely with the team to implement and manage sensitively the routine nightly care arrangements for young people.


You will be awake on duty at all times throughout the night to monitor and to respond to young people's individual needs and the requirements/instruction of on-call Managers.

You need to have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of out of hours services as and when required.


You will be required to take part in handovers at the beginning and end of the shift, carrying out any tasks as requested and reporting any observations or incidents to the incoming staff of which they need to be aware.


In return for your skills and commitment you will receive:

  • Competitive annual leave entitlements and pension plans.
  • Help and support to complete:
  • All Wales Induction Framework (Social care Wales)
  • Level 2 Children and Young People (Core) qualification
  • Level 3 Children and Young People (Practice) qualification
  • Continual professional development and progression within the service is encouraged and supported along with regular training opportunities.
  • Training opportunities for Welsh language learners to further their skills.
  • Formal and informal supervision is provided.
  • Access to Care First staff wellbeing services.

Additional information
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be.

Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.

This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

These posts are suitable for post share.

  • Application Guidance
  • Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

  • Employee Charter
  • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

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