Birmingham Children’s Trust is opening a new home and seeking dedicated and experienced Night Wake Officers to join a supportive and nurturing team at Trinity, Birmingham.
About Trinity
Trinity is a specialist long‑stay residential home providing care for up to four children with learning disabilities. 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’s emotional, health and social needs, tailoring care to each individual’s requirements.
The residential provision is a 24‑hour service; applicants will be expected to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and supervision of residents
- Providing personal care
- Supporting and managing complex behaviours
- Communication and record‑keeping
- Promoting independence and dignity
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Performing domestic tasks
- Collaborating with the team
About You
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and challenging behaviour, or equivalent.
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including use of communication aids.
- A compassionate and patient approach with a commitment to high‑quality care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.
- Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.
- Right‑to‑work in the UK and no sponsorship required.
Additional Information
Interviews will be held in person. Further details will be provided to selected candidates.
Our Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 30 days, rising to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years of service (plus bank holidays).
- Free on‑site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley), including free electric car charging.
- Full access to an internal employee benefits scheme covering occupational health, rewards, benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), health & fitness and personal wellbeing support.
- Pension scheme: a generous local‑government career‑average pension in line with the local‑government pension scheme.
If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional looking to shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact Abdul Amin (Registered Manager) at abdul.amin@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk.
Why Join Us
- Impactful work: be part of a team that makes a real difference for vulnerable children.
- Supportive environment: enjoy a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
- Career development: benefit from tailored development programmes, supportive supervision and a range of learning opportunities.
- Generous benefits: competitive reward package, generous leave allowance and pension scheme.
Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to and involving children and young people in decisions that affect their lives. We collaborate across schools, health professionals and the police to build a supportive network, ensuring resources are wisely used to provide the best possible support for growth and development.
Safeguarding
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Depending on the role, a suitable level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
- The level of DBS check (Standard, Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined by the role’s responsibilities and level of contact with children.
- We will fairly treat all applicants, including those with criminal records where applicable.
Application Notice
We reserve the right to close the job early if the required number of applications is reached. Please apply and submit your supporting statement early to avoid disappointment.
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