Night Care Practitioner

The primary responsibility is to provide overnight care and support to young people, ensuring their well-being in a safe and nurturing environment by attending to their physical, emotional, and safety needs. 

Supporting Young People's Needs

• Understand each young person's needs, and provide tailored support and assistance with bedtime routines and night-time needs. 

• Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for, offering emotional support during the night-time.

• Promote sleep hygiene principles and good practice in working with young people’s plans.

• Participate in the Team Around the Child (TAtC) approach, and contribute to the assessment of Young People’s risks and needs through care plans.

• Maintain a calm, safe, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes a positive night-time routine and a good night’s sleep. 

Safety and Well-being:

• Ensure well-being checks to protect young people are undertaken and recorded within procedure and good practice

• Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents and injuries. This includes close observations and supervision of young people, de-escalating conflict and responding to challenging behaviours.

• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment. 

Advocacy and Empowerment:

• Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices and cultural backgrounds.

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model.

Supporting Growth and Development:

• Contribute to the prevention and management of distressed behaviour in children and young people

• Support the social, emotional and identity development of children and young people

Compliance and Professional Practice:

• Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation and relevant guidance.

• Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment through trauma-sensitive and attachment-informed approaches.

Documentation, Collaboration and Communication:

• Promote effective communication for and about individuals 

• Undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports of young people's needs, progress and incidents.

• Work effectively as part of a team supervising/monitoring/supporting young people to reach their full potential

• Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in supervision, training/online training and other required meetings.

• Complete necessary inductions and ongoing training to fulfil job duties and achieve/maintain SSSC registration. Completion of all mandatory training commensurate with the requirements of the role and as directed by Rossie.

• Maintain a flexible approach to work schedules as directed by the Night Duty Manager/Care Managers 

• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the management team that are consistent with the role

• Ensure all delegated household/cleaning tasks are completed and recorded within the night objectives.