An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Night Support Officer position in a Children's Home providing short breaks to children with disabilities.
18 hours per week (2 x 9-hour shifts from 10pm to 7am, with the possibility of relief hours).
In addition to the salary, there is a night allowance which is a third of your hourly rate for hours between 10pm and 6am.
About The Team & Role
The role involves providing care and support to children with various health needs and disabilities during the night. You will undertake duties related to children's care plans and work in a supportive team environment in a home-like setting at night, while another team member sleeps in.
GCC offers a training and development programme for all staff, with mandatory training and team meetings as required.
Successful candidates will need to be child-focused, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team. Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with children and colleagues. Some experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
We aim to be an employer of choice by providing an inclusive, supportive environment that enables staff to reach their full potential.
Under the Immigration Act 2016, applicants for customer-facing roles must demonstrate fluency in spoken English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available, allowing a mix of remote and in-office work to suit individual and service needs.
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of service
* Option to purchase 10 additional leave days annually
* Family-friendly benefits
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive working environment with regular supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling, available 24/7
* In-house Occupational Health service
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network
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