Waking Night Officer – Children’S Residential

Purpose of the role

City of Doncaster Council is recruiting Waking Night Officers to join our Children’s Residential Homes, supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex care needs
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The role focuses on keeping children safe, supported, and cared for during the night, helping to create a calm, secure, and nurturing environment.

• Location:
  
  Doncaster
• Contract type:
  Permanent, part-time
• Hours:
  
  21 hours per week (waking nights)
• Salary: £28,132 per year + 17.5% all-inclusive night allowance
• Disclosure:
  Enhanced DBS required

• Provide overnight care and regularly check on children during the night
• Ensure the home is safe, secure, and well maintained
• Complete housekeeping tasks, including cleaning and laundry
• Maintain accurate records and complete required paperwork
• Work independently overnight with support from a sleeping-in staff member
• Respond to emergencies and liaise with police and social care if required
• Cover additional night shifts when needed due to leave or sickness

• Good communication skills and basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently and responsibly at night
• A caring, reliable, and calm approach to supporting children
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including QCF Level 3
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional standards