Residential Night Support Worker

You will contribute tothe protection, safeguarding and promotion of education, health and the well-being of children andyoung people. As a residential night care officer, you will provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment for children duringthe night, you will support with housekeeping tasks, including laundry,cleaning, and admin duties. You will be expected to monitor and discreetly oversee the childrens safety during the night to include the administration of medication as necessary, and lead on the reporting of missing children when necessary.

You will collaborate with other staff andliaise with external agencies when necessary. You will have shared responsibility for the safe handling and management of petty cash and procurement procedures.

The post holder will promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of eachchild and ensure the child is the primary focus.

You will promote self-advocacy andensure you capture the childs voice in all aspects of your work.

The post holder will work as a member of the team ensuring the admission,ongoing care and discharge of children is undertaken in a sensitive and caringmanner by being responsible for the welfare of children for the duration of theshift, including the undertaking of such personal and intimate care (in someresidential homes) as may be required for any individual child.

Work independently as part of a specialist team managing a caseload undertaking assessment of need, negotiate care packages and undertake reviews with consideration for budgetary constraints and in accordance with legislation and council policies.

Carry out the role of key worker for service users, providing assistance and guidance in areas such as restorative practice, signs of safety, personal care, daily living, health, social integration and emotional support.

Ensure implementation of care plans, support plans, risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of these plans and take any appropriate follow-up action in conjunction with the service user, carers and other professional as appropriate.

Work in partnership with others to ensure a consistent and planned care package is delivered.

Ensure that parents/carers, service users receive appropriate information and are aware of their rights under appropriate legislation so they can make informed decisions.

Encourage choice in daily life and promote self-advocacy and/or advocate on behalf of the service user.

Assist service users to deal with behavioural difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

Produce and maintain up to date accurate records to an appropriate standard as required by policy and good practice by using appropriate IT equipment and other methods

Provide support in a variety of environments i.e. home, community, outreach, residential, school.

This is an excellent time to work within Rotherham. We are passionate about the place and the people who live, work and visit here. We aredelivering major regeneration and housing, as well as creating new jobs and opportunities for our residents. Rotherham is a real 'central UK' location with excellent road and rail links and is ideally placed near the scenic countrysideof the Peak District, whilst also being conveniently located next to the vibrant city of Sheffield.

Our vision for Rotherham is that we come together as acommunity, where we seek to draw on our proud history to build a future we canall share. We respect decency, dignity and seek to build a town whereopportunity is extended to everyone, where people can grow, flourish andprosper, and where no one is left behind.

We offer an excellent pay and benefits package whichincludes membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a rangeof health and wellbeing and other benefits.

Residential Night Support Worker x 3 posts

Advert reference REQ
21823

Post 1 - Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Post 2 - Permanent, Part time, 28 hours per week

Post 3 - Permanent, Part time, 19 hours per week

Salary details: £28,598 - £31,022 (Pro rata for part time) plus excellent benefits and enhanced rates for night working.

Working times are 10.00pm 07.00am working a varied rota…