Child Care Officer

Wiltshire Council; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is hiring a Childcare Officer for Canon’s House to support vulnerable children with complex health and care needs aged 5 to 17. You’ll help with personal care, activities, and enabling independence while participating in care planning and risk assessments through close coordination with health and social care professionals.

You’ll work within a hybrid model with on-site and community-based activity, visiting schools and families to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Compassion and empathy to support vulnerable children with complex health needs.
• Strong motivation and adaptability for flexible work arrangements.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5–17 with complex health, care and personal needs.
• Enable access to a range of activities and opportunities based on individual interests.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, reviews, and planning meetings; attend school/home visits.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Motivation

Adaptability

Education

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Salary: £28,153 - £29,542 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing the 5th of October

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.

An initial shortlisting interview will take place on 28/09/2026, 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 starting with 05/10/2026..

Candidates invited to the shortlisting interview will need to bring with them their passport for identity and ‘right to work’ checks.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Charlotte Morgan, Registered Manager-Children's Overnight Short Breaks at [e-mail]

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

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Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.