Residential Child Care Officer
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Job Location:
Chippenham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE OFFICER
Details
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.
Salary: 23741 - 26754 (Actual salary for term time)
Start Date: As soon as possible
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. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping travel and leisure.
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 peoples lives. You will be joining an experienced team of professional colleagues who are dedicated and well-trained.
Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 13th April 2026
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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP) was founded in 2010 following the hard federation between Norton Hill and Somervale Schools. Both secondary schools serve Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding villages.
