Child Care Officer
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,409.00 to £27,711.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | SN10 2AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4231 |
Summary
Salary: £26,409 - £27,711 (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Canon’s House - Transforming Young Lives
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children, helping them to develop independence and life skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Canon’s House Care Team to ensure that children and young people receive the care and support they need.
Canon’s House is a lifeline for families of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex health and care needs. Our team at Canon’s House support children and young people aged 5 to 17 to experience stability, familiarisation, a sense of belonging and positive physical, emotional and mental health.
As a Childcare Officer, you will support the vulnerable and disabled children with complex health, support and personal care needs, help children access and enjoy a wide range of fun and accessible activities, experiences and opportunities to explore their individual interests. You will also take part in all areas of care planning, risk assessment and support. This involves working alongside Health Care professionals, Social Workers, Schools and other supportive agencies. You will run reports, attend reviews and planning meetings with regular school and home visits.
We are seeking an individual who possesses an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification. They will showcase compassion, empathy, strong motivation, and adaptability to flexible work arrangements.
If you have the knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with learning difficulties, apply today and help shape a brighter future for vulnerable children in Wiltshire!
There will be an opportunity to visit the home, take a tour of all Canon’s House has to offer and a change to meet some of the children and staff.
Candidates invited to the shortlisting interview will need to bring with them their passport for identity and ‘right to work’ checks.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Canon’s House - Transforming Young Lives
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children, helping them to develop independence and life skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Canon’s House Care Team to ensure that children and young people receive the care and support they need.
Canon’s House is a lifeline for families of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex health and care needs. Our team at Canon’s House support children and young people aged 5 to 17 to experience stability, familiarisation, a sense of belonging and positive physical, emotional and mental health.
As a Childcare Officer, you will support the vulnerable and disabled children with complex health, support and personal care needs, help children access and enjoy a wide range of fun and accessible activities, experiences and opportunities to explore their individual interests. You will also take part in all areas of care planning, risk assessment and support. This involves working alongside Health Care professionals, Social Workers, Schools and other supportive agencies. You will run reports, attend reviews and planning meetings with regular school and home visits.
We are seeking an individual who possesses an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification. They will showcase compassion, empathy, strong motivation, and adaptability to flexible work arrangements.
If you have the knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with learning difficulties, apply today and help shape a brighter future for vulnerable children in Wiltshire!
There will be an opportunity to visit the home, take a tour of all Canon’s House has to offer and a change to meet some of the children and staff.
Candidates invited to the shortlisting interview will need to bring with them their passport for identity and ‘right to work’ checks.
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