Baby night care assistant 5115

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.

About me
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Baby Night Care Assistant / PA to provide overnight care for the most delightful 18-month-old cardiac baby you will ever meet. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety, comfort, feeding, monitoring and well-being of the child during nighttime hours, allowing parents to rest assured that their little one is in good hands.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and attend to the needs of infants and young children during overnight hours.
Following feeding routine
Ensure a safe, and nurturing environment.
Cleaning and organising duties as required.
Keeping accurate records.
Ad-hoc duties
Cooking
Follow parents' specific instructions and routines.
Communicate any concerns or observations to parents in a timely manner.

Strong understanding of infant care and safety practices.
Ability to stay awake and alert throughout the entire shift.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Compassionate, patient, and trustworthy.
All training will be provided

Desirable Criteria
Prior experience in childcare, especially with infants, is highly preferred.

Summary terms and conditions
Hours, days and times of work: 24 hours per week as 2 x 12 hour waking night shifts.
Rate: £13.50-£14.20 per hour dependant on experience
Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

The post is subject to the following
Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.