Waking Nights Officer (CDC)

Based at: Various locations

Salary details: Grade 7 - £29,542 - £32,578 pro rata + 17.5% all inclusive allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, part time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Closing date: 30 April 2027

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Waking Nights Officer.

Here in Doncaster we are looking to recruit to our Childrens Residential Homes.

We have a number of vacancies in our homes and are currently seeking to recruit to Waking Night Officer.

The candidate will work under the supervision and advice of the Registered Manager, to work sensitively as a team member in providing a warm caring enabling environment designed to meet the emotional, social and physical needs of children and young people living with disabilities and complex care needs.

Some duties consist of general housekeeping including washing and ironing of the young people clothes, cleaning the home, completing paperwork for children’s files and other clerical tasks. The candidate will be expected to have good communication skills and basic IT skills, be able to work independently with support of a sleeping in member of staff, and complete tasks set out on their shift plan.

The candidate will ensure the discreet oversight of the young people at regular intervals during the night or as directed by the Manager or senior officers.

Ensure that the home is safe and secure and be able to report and liaise with other agencies such as the Police and social care if a young person is missing from care.

The candidate must be prepared to provide cover for other night care officers when on annual leave, training or sick leave. The Registered manager may also offer additional shifts within the day to promote individual training and integrated working across the home.

The candidate will be willing to undertake any training required for the roll and must complete QCF level 3 within two years of enrolment as this is mandatory requirement of children’s homes regulations. The candidate will also be competent to attend training and implement Therapeutic Crisis Intervention .

Additional 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.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place in the first week of each month, and interviews will take place in the second week of each month.

If you need any more information with regard to this position please contact Cathy Richardson Service manager 01302 735716 or cathy.richardson@doncaster.gov.uk or Emma Parker 01302 788076 emma.parker@doncaster.gov.uk

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English fluency duty under the Immigration Act 2016 - As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice/guidance in accurate spoken English.