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Night Wake Officer - Edgewood Road

Birmingham
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Night Wake Officer

Location: Edgewood Road, Kings Norton Birmingham, UK

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Edgewood Road is seeking dedicated and experienced Night Wake Officer to join our supportive and nurturing team.

About Edgewood Road

Edgewood Road is a specialist long-stay and short break home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding, and corporate parenting.

This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities.

The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring and Supervision
  • Providing Personal Care
  • Supporting Complex Behaviours
  • Communication and Record-Keeping
  • Promoting Independence and Dignity
  • Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment
  • Perform domestic tasks
  • Team Collaboration

Requirements

  • Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
  • A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals, and stakeholders.
  • Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.

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Our Benefits

  • A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages.
  • Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
  • You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Continuous Service Recognition - Thank You employee badge when first joining the Trust. Plus, Years of Service badge awarded for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35+ years of service.
  • Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!

This position is open to all applicants, however, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are a passionate and experienced childcare professional looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Edgewood Road family and help us make a difference.

To Apply

Please contact the home manager for further details.

Edgewood Road - Contact Rachel Woodward on 0121 675 3925

Rachel.woodward@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
  • Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
  • Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

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Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.

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Skills

Personal Care
Behavioral Support
Communication Aids
Monitoring and Supervision
Record-Keeping
Time Management
Collaboration
Patient Care
Safeguarding
Childcare

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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