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SalaryWe are looking for Night Support Officer's (NSO's) to work a shift pattern of 4 nights on 4 nights off, working from 21:45 to 07:15 hours at the Beacon Children Centre in Grantham. The children and young people in our care are usually aged between 8 – 18 years old and as an NSO you will engage and communicate effectively with them, supporting their needs during the night should they require it.
About the role
Our NSO’s receive an enhancement of time and a third for all hours worked between 10pm and 6am. The shift rota for NSO’s caters for a 24/7, 365 days of the year service. You’ll work within a small team, under direction of management.
The NSO’s responsibilities include Night Support to the children and young people within our care, ensuring they are safeguarded and their welfare needs are met. In addition to this, you will undertake general housekeeping duties throughout the home.
About Us
The Beacon is a purpose-built home for eleven young people. All young people accommodated have been identified to have a disability and / or complex health or medical need. At present there are nine young people living at the Beacon, one girl and eight boys with ages ranging from nine to seventeen.
We ensure our employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support, enabling the children and young people in our care to feel safe and to thrive which is what we are passionate about. Our aim is to create a nurturing home where we support them to reach their full potential.
About You
Previous experience within a care profession is not essential for this role, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. Our residents can present with challenging behaviour and it is important that you are compassionate, have excellent communication skills, with a calm professional demeanour. You will need to have basic IT skills, be able to adapt to different situations and have the motivation to provide the very best care for our residents at all times.
You will be joining a successful and experienced team and we will provide you with the training and support required to develop into this role. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
- A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
- Career progression and development opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
- Free parking on site
Further details about what we can offer you can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy please email Peter Gillies Deputy Manager at: Peter.Gillies@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications close on 14th April. Interviews will be held week commencing 29th April.
Please ensure that you select The Beacon when you complete your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
