Residential Child Care Officer

Residential Child Care Officer

Salary: £23,004 - £25,925( Actual salary for term time)

Hours : 36.33 hours per week, Monday to Friday School Term Time Only - Including Inset Days - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.30 pm - 10.30 pm, Tuesday 2.00 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday 9.30 am to 3.00 pm This is a sample rota. 

Start Date: As soon as possible after interview and compliance paperwork is completed

We are a residential academy for boys, aged 8-19, with 50 students on roll and situated in leafy Wiltshire. We deliver both education and care to a wide range of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). This includes Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). The residential aspect of the school enables students access to an extensive range of extracurricular experiences, stability and time to build confidence and skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Benefits of working with us:

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance helpline and access to Schools Advisory Service.

Skills and Experience

• QCF (NVQ) level 3 (or above) Qualification in Residential Care ( or an Equivalent) is required - if not already held the expectation is that you would complete this within the first 2 years of employment (This will be supported by the Academy)
• Experience of working with SEND children or adults is highly desirable, but not essential, as we firmly believe it is about the individual person and what they can bring to the role, and how they can contribute positively to changing young people’s lives. You will be joining an experienced team of professional colleagues, who are dedicated and well-trained.

Closing Date:Monday 6th January 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To arrange a visit please contact Cath Neale, Bursar/HR Manager

For further information and an application pack please click "visit our website"

Safeguarding Statement

Notton House Academy and Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.