Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Area | Essex, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Support Staff/ Supervisor |
| Salary | £23000 - £24000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | AMLRES_1756826510 |
| Job Views | 16 |
- Description
Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer Pay: £23,000 + year Full-time/ Term Time onlyChelmsford, Essex Hours: Night shifts - Mon-Thu 9:45pm-8:30am - 40 hours
We are seeking a compassionate, vigilant, and dedicated Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer to join our care team supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing residential setting.Working through the night, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a stable and secure environment, offering emotional reassurance and support to children who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or complex challenges.This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety, welfare, and comfort of the children during the overnight hours.
Residential Night Awake Role:* Carry out routine checks and observations of children throughout the night.* Be alert and responsive to the emotional or physical needs of children who may wake or require attention.* Complete accurate and timely records, including logs and incident reports.* Support a smooth handover to day staff at the end of each shift.* Respond appropriately to emergencies or incidents following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
Residential Night Awake Requirements:* Experience working with children or young people (desirable, not essential).* A calm, compassionate, and resilient nature.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* The ability to stay alert, focused, and responsive throughout night shifts.* A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided)
If you're interested in this Residential Night Awake role, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
