Child Care Officer Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,989 to £26,824 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Canons House, Devizes, SN10 2AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5576 |
Summary
Salary: £25,989 - £26,824
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6 October 2025
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! Join our team as a Child Care Officer Assistant.
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, familiarization, a sense of belonging and positive physical, emotional and mental health.
As a Childcare Officer Assistant, 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 support all areas of care planning, risk assessment and support. This involves working alongside Health Care professionals, Social Workers, Schools and other supportive agencies. As part of this role, you will be required to work towards achieving an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
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!
An initial shortlisting interview will take place on Monday 29 September 2025 where 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. Once the shortlisting has been completed, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview on week commencing Monday 6 October 2025.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6 October 2025
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! Join our team as a Child Care Officer Assistant.
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, familiarization, a sense of belonging and positive physical, emotional and mental health.
As a Childcare Officer Assistant, 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 support all areas of care planning, risk assessment and support. This involves working alongside Health Care professionals, Social Workers, Schools and other supportive agencies. As part of this role, you will be required to work towards achieving an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
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!
An initial shortlisting interview will take place on Monday 29 September 2025 where 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. Once the shortlisting has been completed, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview on week commencing Monday 6 October 2025.
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