Night Care Officer - Bedlington, United Kingdom - Appcastenterprise

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Further Information

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
32.38 hours

Salary:
£21,575 - £21,968 Band 3 plus there is an enhancement paid between 8pm and 6am and weekends, this starts at £3, £3,415.98 per year depending on spinal point (figures based on 37 hour contract)

Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service

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Employment Location:
Phoenix House Children's Home, Bedlington

Closing date:
FURTHER INFORMATION Residential Waking Night Care Officer hours, permanent - 2 posts

Salary:
£21,575 - £21,968 Band 3 plus there is an enhancement paid between 8pm and 6am and weekends, this starts at £3, £3,415.98 per year depending on spinal point (figures based on 37 hour contract)

Job Location:
Phoenix House Children's Home, Bedlington
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of young people in care? If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you

Who we are:
NCC operates 5 children's homes including a national secure children's home with education. Overall, the service employs approximately 200 care staff and 30 support services staff across the 5 sites.

Our homes accommodate 25 young people aged - 17, our mainaim is to offer an exceptional family focussed caring environment where children and young people can feel safe and thrive in order to meet their full potential.

The service is inspected by Ofsted on a yearly basis.

It is crucial that everyone in our team is committed and motivated to meeting the needs of our young people and have high aspirations for each and every young person we live and work with.

Why choose us:

Working at Phoenix House Children's Home is not just a job, it's one of the most rewarding career choices you will make.

Our work is challenging and physical but if you have the drive and dedication, resilience and passion then you will enjoy an exciting andstable career with us.

It is important that our children are supported by adults with a range of professional and personal experiences, ensuring they have access to positive role models who can offer a range of skills and values to support our children toachieve their best possible outcomes in life.

We offer a comprehensive induction and shadowing process for all new staff, excellent training and development opportunities throughout your employment.

The staff centered approach is supported by the offer of regular one-to-one sessions to discuss and reflect on your work.

As part of Northumberland County Council, you also benefit from a family-friendly policy, pension contributions, leisure and culture discountsat council venues and a range of other discounts
You will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care.
There are progression opportunities within the service.

The role:

At Phoenix House Children's Home we have three young people (aged between 10 and 17yrs old) living in the home.

These young people are here through no fault of their own.

They have often had a troubled and traumatic start to their young lives, but through positiveand constructive interventions by a skilled and committed staff team they are supported to address their emotional, social, and educational needs to enhance their life chances.

Your personal qualities and life experience will help us create an environment of reflection, challenge, personal attention and specialist help.

Your talents will help young people develop the values, skills, knowledge, self-control and direction that willenable them to fulfill their potential.

This role requires you to work a night shift pattern, with the occasional day shift to undertake training / meetings or 1:1 sessions.

There is an enhancement paid between 8pm and 6am and weekends, this starts at £3, £3,415.98 per year depending on spinalpoint (figures based on 37 hour contract).

You must have a good general education and be willing and able to undertake relevant training.

You will be supported to complete the Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care, which is a requirement of the job role.

You will work as part of a team to ensure quality, safe and effective care of each young person.
For further information please download the relevant Job Description.

Useful information:

You will work an average of 32.38 hours per week, following a designated night shift pattern based on 4 nights on and 4 nights off.

After reading this information if you are still excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear