About the Role
We are opening a new home and seek dedicated, experienced Night Wake Officers to join a supportive and nurturing team. The residential provision is a 24‑hour service requiring shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. The role will be based at Trinity, Birmingham. All our homes are rated Good with Ofsted and we aspire to Outstanding.
We support children with emotional well‑being, health and social needs, tailoring care to meet their individual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and supervising children, ensuring safety and well‑being.
- Providing personal care to children with complex needs.
- Supporting children with challenging behaviour and complex health conditions.
- Communicating with staff and recording care activities.
- Promoting independence and dignity in daily living.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Performing domestic tasks to support the home.
- Collaborating with colleagues and external professionals.
Qualifications
- 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 experience using communication aids.
- A compassionate and patient approach, committed to high‑quality care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers and a range of professionals.
- Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
- Free on‑site parking at our offices (One Avenue Road, Aston and Lifford House, Stirchley) and free electric car charging ports.
- Access to an internal employee benefits scheme, including occupational health, rewards schemes, benefits discounts (Blue Light Card), health & fitness and personal well‑being support.
- Local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.
Safeguarding & DBS
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (Standard, Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List) based on the level of contact with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
EEO & Fair Treatment
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. You must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor.
If you are a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives, we would love to hear from you.
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