Part Time Night Wake Officer - Bridgelands

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with EBD and challenging behaviour?Braymoor Road is seeking dedicated and experienced Night Wake Officer to join our supportive and nurturing team. This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services. About Braymoor Road: Bridgelands provides medium to long term care for up to three children of either gender between 8 and 18 years of age who have emotional and behavioural difficulties and may have a diagnosis of ADHD or an ASC and an Education Health and Care Plan. Currently there are 3 Children/young person aged between 16 and 15 years. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities. The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicant for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.Note: this is a part time role, working 20 hours per week. The salary advertised will be pro rota'd. Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Supervision
• Providing Support in prompting Personal Care
• Supporting Complex Behaviours
• Communication and Record-Keeping
• Promoting Independence and Dignity
• Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment
• Perform domestic tasks
• Team Collaboration
• Perform domestic tasks

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2025 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.About you:

• Experience working with children with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Strong organisation and time managements skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in imparting independent skills.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.

Our Benefits

• We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
  Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

This position is open to all applicants, however, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are a passionate and experienced childcare professional looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Edgewood Road family and help us make a difference.

Benefits

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

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. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.