Job Description

About the role
Are you looking for a flexible job that fits around your family or studying and where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people?


A family feel environment working alongside a great team all working to improve the outcomes of our young people. Welford House is a five bedded residential home, housing children (up to the age of 18 years), whose emotional and behavioural difficulties are such that they are unable to live within their own or a substitute family setting; and who require an environment in which they can come to terms with their past, in order that they may have a bright future.


We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and experienced person to join our staff team of Night Care Supervisors on a 6 month maternity cover.

Assisting day staff in settling children at bedtime and waking them for school. Dealing with children who wake in the night, who may be frightened or whose behaviour may be challenging and helping them to settle. Maintaining accurate notes in the home logs and writing incident reports as required Undertaking a range of light duties such as setting table, emptying dishwasher, washing tea towels. You will work alongside a sleep-in member of the team sharing responsibility.

Night Wake Supervisors work on a rota basis, with 2 nights on duty 22:00-08:00 and 4 nights off (including weekends and Bank Holidays).


Please note that annual pay will be pro-rata, the hourly rate is 12.69- 12.88 and on top of this enhancements are paid for unsocial hours, Sundays and Bank holidays. There are also opportunities to pick up additional shifts if you want to earn more.



Although previous experience within a similar setting and qualifications would be beneficial, it is not essential as we provide all the training required to help our employees have the best start in their career. If you demonstrate a willingness to learn we will give you the tools you need to succeed.


For more information about this role or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Tim.Morrison@nctrust.co.uk




About you
You enjoy interacting with young people, having either work, voluntary or personal experience. You are enthusiastic, patient and flexible amongst other things. You find it easy to establish and build positive relationships with Young People. You are a confident communicator who finds it easy to relate to colleagues and young people. You are able to maintain accurate records and solve problems, using good verbal or written reasoning. You are confident working through the night taking responsibility for the security of the building and the care of our young people. You are able to engage with young people who may struggle with their emotions and recovery from traumatic experiences. You are emotionally intelligent, resilient and can put the needs of a young person first

When applying

please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria

set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting.


You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education.


This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check


About us

At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.


Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.


We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.


At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.


Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.


Our benefits

28 days' annual leave,

plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover

(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.

Opportunity to purchase

up to 25 days annual leave We will pay for you to complete qualifications including NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Employee Assistance Programme

- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.

Employee discounts

with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.

Flexible and family working arrangements

including enhanced maternity benefits

A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team

where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and

career development

opportunities

Free parking

on site plus heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme *

Free meals

whilst on shift