Waking Night Residential Worker

Band 4 Waking Night Residential Worker

Newry

Temporary

The Client: Local Public body based in Newry, serving local residents.

Job Summary: The waking night residential staff member will work as a member of a residential team to create a warm caring environment which meets the emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual needs of a group of Looked After young people aged 10-18 years living in the residential home. The objective is to care for young people in a planned environment and the organisation and management of the home must be orientated towards the realisation of this goal.

This role is predominantly waking night duties / responsibilities. There may be occasions when sleep in and day cover are required as part of the duties and to participate in training and team meetings.

The Role:

• Together with other team members to share the responsibility for the care and supervision of young persons within the home during the night time hours.
• Be required to be active throughout their shift in their care / supervisory duties and in carrying out specific instructions as directed regarding the supervision and monitoring of young people to ensure their safety.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained, particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of each young person, in accordance with statutory requirements and agreed policy and procedures.
• To be sensitive to the needs of individual children, taking account of race, culture, language and religion. This includes accompanying young people when necessary to places of worship, holidays, outings, and on other relevant occasions.
• Contribute to the daily life of the home through engaging with the young people in activities such as bedtime routines, housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and promoting personal care.
• Assist with the supervision of clothing for young people, the care of furnishings and household equipment.
• Administer medication, drugs and first aid in accordance with trust policy. Training and competency assessment will be undertaken.
• Undertake household and domestic duties appropriate to the care of young people and the cleanliness and maintenance of the home.
• Ensure that environmental safety is maintained; this includes completing night checks within the immediate home / building (secure care) and responding to any alerts by safety / security systems (Fire Panels).
• Participate in and contribute to training programs when appropriate. The role is contingent upon successful completion of all mandatory training as outlined by the Trust and RQIA Minimum Standards. All staff must attend training and pass to the expected standards as required for the role.
• Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe custody of public and trust fund monies for the facility.
• Commitment to flexible working hours. This role is predominantly waking night duties / responsibilities. There may be occasions when sleep in and day cover are required as part of the duties.

Hours of work: 11pm - 9am on a rota basis

Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people
• Have obtained NVQ Level III Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent Health and Social Care related qualification.
• Be registered with, or prepared to register with NISCC.
• Must be available to work waking night shifts as these are the core hours of the role.
• Expectation of successful completion of full Therapeutic Crisis Training (TCI) within 6 months of appointment. Must maintain TCI accreditation throughout employment with the Trust.
• Current driving license and access to a car to use for business purposes. This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organize suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the full requirements of the post.

In Return:

• Rates of pay £12.86 per hour
• Holiday entitlement

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