Waking Night Staff

Waking Night Staff Salary: £22,100 rising to £24,150 per hour after probation Hours: 40 hours a week plus one sleep-in Benefits: Company Pension, 28 days annual leave, Free on-site parking. Induction and career opportunities Location: RH13 0RQ Apple Orchard are four homes in Surrey and West Sussex and we are currently expanding our service. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years. We are looking for experienced staff to join our team. Apple Orchard is committed to providing outstanding outcomes for the young people and encouraging them to achieve to their highest potential. We provide a safe environment for them to build positive relationships and empower them to face issues from their past and look towards the future. If you feel that you could use your skills to support this work through creating a caring and stimulating environment allowing for a range of opportunities and life experiences for the young people, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual. Then we want to hear from you. Duties Include: To promote the welfare of the children as defined in the Children Act 1989 (HMSO). To attend staff meetings / supervision for 1½ hours on a weekly basis when you have not been on waking-night duty the previous night. To participate in training as required. You may have to attend the young people’s holiday, which is usually for one week in the summer. To gain an understanding of the young people and their feelings, which will help you to assess, identify and evaluate their ongoing needs and develop strategies to meet these needs. To present and promote a consistent approach to settling the young people at bedtimes. To encourage hygiene i.e. brushing teeth every morning and last thing at night, and proper showering / bathing routines in the morning. To record any disturbance throughout the night and hand this over to the sleeping-in staff or the senior on shift. To fill in the Daily Register and Fridge/Freezer record books To be vigilant in monitoring the young people throughout the night. To record all young people’s movements in the diary/night log. To carry out a live fire alarm test once a week and record it in the fire log book. To complete, date and sign the set nightly / weekly tasks sheets. To set out breakfast table for the morning, promote healthy eating, and to clear away after breakfast To complete any other relevant duties as required by your line manager. The safety and security of the young people is paramount and takes precedence over other night time tasks. The Ideal Candidate: Level 3 diploma in Care/ Young People is required Previous experience of working with teenage boys Willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard Dedicated to guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood Current first ais certificate Knowledge of safe practice and training in physical intervention Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Knowledge of health and safety issues in a residential home setting Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Ability to communicate effectively Works well as part of a team If you feel you are the ideal candidate APPLY today Keywords: Children’s Residential Care, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Senior Carer, Care & Education, Youth Activities, Residential Care Pursuits, Care Vacancies, Senior Care Worker, Carer, Care Worker, Senior Support Worker, Senior Support, Care, Care Vacancies, Care Manager, Children’s Manager. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89689843