Baby Night Care Assistant / Personal Assistant (4994)

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.
Personal Specification (refer to these when submitting your application)


• 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: £11.50-£13.50 ph 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.