Night Care Assistant

1
19 July 2019
Permanent
Oakhurst, High Oakham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5AJ
Children and Families
£18,795 - £19,554 per annum

Working in Residential Child Care is no ordinary job therefore to fill our vacancies we only want extraordinary people!

Oakhurst has vacancy for a Night Care Worker.We are a 4 bedded specialist Children’s home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. We are looking for committed and resilient individuals to work with our children.

Working at night can be a challenge within itself, a vulnerable time for some of our children. You will play an essential part in keeping them safe it is therefore essential that you are prepared and ready to function throughout the night The work is challenging but rewarding. You will be in a position to make a difference to a child’s life

Experience influences behaviour as a result our children can display challenging and sometimes very risky behaviours. We are aspirational for the children we care for and work relentlessly to maximise their full potential in all areas of development. You will join a developing team, determined to work hard to meet the needs of the children we look after.

Ideally you will have NVQ3/Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare if not you will be enrolled on the course which is funded by the authority You will also need to have at least 6 months experience of working with children, young people or adults either in a Voluntary, work or other relevant setting.

This is a 24 hour a day service therefore you will be required to work as per the rota including bank holidays.

Shift work has an impact on your lifestyle and you should consider this before applying! Our evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts attract enhanced payment therefore increasing your basic salary for this post on average this could be around an additional £7000 per annum

Applicants will need to ensure that when applying they evidence in as much depth as possible their answers to the shortlisting criteria

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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