Child Care Officer

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

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Childcare Officer at Canons House to support children aged 5 to 17 with complex needs. You will assist with personal care, ensure access to activities and contribute to care planning and risk assessments.

You will work with Health Care professionals, Social Workers, and schools, attending reviews and planning meetings with visits to home and school. The role requires a NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, compassion, empathy and flexibility to meet

Qualifications

• Must possess NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a strong motivation to support vulnerable children.
• Adaptability to flexible work arrangements and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5 to 17 with complex health and care needs in activities and personal care.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessment and reviews with multi‑agency teams.
• Attend planning meetings, report writing and home/school visits as required.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Motivation

Adaptability

Education

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Salary: £28,153 - £29,542 per annumHours per week: 37 hoursInterview date: Week commencing the 5th of October

Main duties of the job

Canons House is a lifeline for families of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex health and care needs. Our team at Canons 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.

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 Canons 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.

About us

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 customerfacing 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.

Job responsibilities

Formore information about the duties of the role, please refer to the roledescription and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.