Residential Nigh Awake Childcare Officer

Residential Night awake Childcare Officer
Salary: £26,101 - £28,234 per year. There is a night awake allowance of £45.68 per night*.
Hours - Shift pattern: Mon -Thu 9.45pm – 8.30am  40 hours 
Full Time and Part Time Permanent roles

Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with a school for autistic children in the centre of Chelmsford.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To receive a briefing relevant to the previous day from senior team member leading the shift
• To check all children at 30-minute intervals, unless otherwise instructed, or the need arises
• To change and wash/shower children who are wet or dirty, unless otherwise instructed
• To offer basic medical supervision under the instruction of the person in charge for the evening and to monitor pupils known to be unwell  
• To alert all staff on shift of any child who becomes unwell in the night
• To take appropriate action to ensure the health, safety and security of all children and staff
• To ensure that all children are encouraged to remain in their bedrooms throughout the night, unless otherwise instructed
• To be aware of emergency procedures, e.g. fire drills, and, as the most alert person during the night, to telephone the emergency services in case of fire or emergency
• To be aware of, and implement, procedures for dealing with disturbances, intruders or inappropriate activity
• To maintain a daily log which records any instances of inappropriate activity, disturbances or medical problems
• To remain awake and vigilant all night, to undertake such duties that are in keeping with the nature of the post which shall be determined by the Head of Residential Care or their representative on duty.  Priority should be given to the security and protection of pupils
• To liaise with morning staff regarding all children, and ensure adequate hand-over information is given
• To assist colleagues during hand-over periods

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ in Care Level 3 or similar
• Experience of working with young people and children
• Experience of working with special needs
• Experience of working in a residential setting
• Ability to administer medication
• Full driving licence
• Ability to drive a minibus or a willingness to undertake training when in post
• Good knowledge of First Aid
• Relevant legislation, e.g. Children Act and Child Abuse legislation

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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