Night Awake Worker

5 months ago

Balerno, United Kingdom Harmeny Education Trust Full time

We are seeking a
- ** Night Awake Worker** to join our Care team on a
- **part-time employed **basis. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of remarkable children in Scotland.- Night Awake Workers work alongside colleagues to ensure the safety and comfort of the children during the night hours. The post also involves undertaking general housekeeping duties as required. Night Awake Workers work on a rota basis throughout the year and the shift pattern for the employed post is 6 shifts on, 10 shifts off (0.64 FTE). Each shift starts at 10pm and finishes at 7.30am.
- Night Awake Workers are paid £11.49 per hour. This equates to an annual salary of £14,941.22 (0.64 FTE).
- If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact
- **Helen Goad**, Head of Care, on 0131 449 3938.Key Responsibilities
- The post holder will be a member of a Night Awake Team which operates all year round.
- The post holder will contribute to the culture and ethos in which the needs of the children are paramount.
- The primary task is to ensure the environment remains safe, secure and homely overnight.
- A Residential Child Care Worker (Nights) is on shift every night and is available to provide direct support to staff and children as required. In addition, one member of the Care team sleeps in the residence at night and is also available to be called on for any incidents or emergencies that may arise during night time hours.
- Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values.
- Implement management decisions as directed.
- Work as part of the Night Awake Team under the direct supervision of the Residential Child Care Worker (Nights).
- Be flexible as required, at the discretion of the Care Management Team.
- Be responsible for the safety and security of children and staff in the building in which you are working and to report any matters of concern immediately to the Residential Child Care Worker (Nights) (or another member of the Care team if necessary).
- Inform the Residential Child Care Worker (Nights) (or another member of the Care team if necessary) of any incidents of wakefulness occurring during the night.
- Undertake domestic duties such as cleaning, tidying and setting up the breakfast table, as directed.
- Be responsible to the Residential Child Care Worker (Nights) and other members of the Care team in relation to work standards and practices.
- Take a record of any incidents/events, etc. as required through the night.
- Comply with all Harmeny policies and procedures.
- Attend supervision and performance review meetings, and undertake induction/training as required, to fulfil the duties of the post and meet the safety and security needs of children. This will occasionally involve attendance at training and meetings during office hours.
- Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Residential Child Care Worker (Nights) or another member of the Care team, consistent with the role of Night Awake Worker.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

**Essential**:

- Experience in residential work and / or childcare.
- Understanding of the duty of care to children and colleagues.
- A commitment to children’s rights.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Committed to high standards of care.
- Capable of lone working.
- Willingness to undertake domestic and food preparation duties as directed.
- Willingness to undertake training in fire awareness, food hygiene awareness, COSHH & child protection.

**Desirable**:

- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of children who are looked after and accommodated, and children with complex additional support needs.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- 7 weeks’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro-rata)
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay up to 13 weeks' full pay (after probation)
- Life assurance scheme (three times salary)
- Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Access to wellbeing initiatives such as massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a range of resources to support mental and physical health
- We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive learning and development opportunities

About Harmeny Education Trust

Harmeny Education Trust is a charity that provides care and education to remarkable children from all over Scotland who’ve had a challenging start in life. Our therapeutic services enable children to discover the wonders of childhood, and develop the skills and resilience to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

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