Specific duties and responsibilities include: You will be required to work as part of a team. This will involve taking part in handover. You will be required to follow instruction from the shift leader to ensure smooth and efficient running of the home, be a team player and be flexible in your management of disruptions/changes within the nightly routine. To participate and share responsibility for the provision of a safe and comfortable environment for children and young people. You will be required to undertake all mandatory training (during day hours) to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and understanding to maintain a safe environment. This will include being able to report accurate details of any health and safety concern to the shift leader. To participate in the working rotas, mainly waking nights which includes weekend duties in accordance with policy and as is necessary for the efficient running of the Home. You will be required to gain an in-depth understanding of the childrens night-time routines and report any changes to the shift leader when it is appropriate to do so. You will be able to recognise safeguarding concerns and report to the shift leader immediately. You will be required to maintain your safeguarding knowledge and understanding through Wiltshire Councils e-learning and keep up to date with the correct reporting procedures in the absence of the shift leader. Assist in the delivery of support including a range of specialist support and care to children and young people some with complex medical care needs. This will include training in specific areas of complex health e.g. enteral feeding and keeping abreast of changes to regulations and childs specific needs. As well as providing for the emotional and basic physical needs of children including, where it is appropriate to do so, assist with personal care, washing, feeding, dressing, toileting etc. Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision and appraisals and any training as identified by your line manager. This will include specific induction for Canons House. To engage and listen to children and young people on an individual level and report outcomes to the shift leader. Be able to encourage independence and self-help skills in-line with individuals support and CIN plans. You will have the ability to empower and work with a person-centered approach to encourage children to meet their goals and targets. Act in Compliance with service policy on health and safety, e.g. prevention notification of accidents, prevention of fire and in line with the home's instructions and procedures. Seek advice from senior/ line manager immediately of any situation where you may have a concern. Specific requirements for this post: Have a flexible approach and work within a varied rota