Waking Night Care Assistant

Part Time, Permanent positions available

We are looking to recruit Waking Nights Care Assistants at our Children’s Home in our Short Breaks service.

The role will support the care and development of up to 4 children/young people away from their family homes, alongside a staff team to cover all hours in a homely environment.

• Support the care and development of up to 4 children/young people.
• Assist with upkeep of the home.
• Complete administrative tasks.
• Be available to children/young people if they wake during the shift.
• Share overall responsibility for the efficient running of the Residential home under the general supervision of Senior Residential Child Care Workers, in accordance with current legislation and Department policy.
• Participate in a rota pattern and be willing to work bank holidays.

At Bristol City Council, we go the extra mile for our people; we offer a fast-moving and supportive work environment that gives you the chance to use and develop your skills within a high-profile organisation. Join us and receive an excellent rewards package, including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, and the chance to make Bristol a better place.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasions we may also consider desirable criteria.

It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. If a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required, references will be requested once you have been invited to an interview.

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require help and support with filling out the application form, please contact our Health and Social Care Employment Navigator, Lisa Parkinson. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gavin Strong.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.