Evening Residential Care Officer – Term Time

Midsomer Norton Primary; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Notton House Academy in Chippenham, Wiltshire, seeks a dedicated Residential Child Care Officer to support vulnerable young people aged 8-19. The role covers evening shifts during term time, facilitating a therapeutic residential program, promoting safety, independence, and positive relationships.

You will work within a team, supervise housing and activities, administer prescribed medications, and contribute to safeguarding and welfare under the Trust policy.

Qualifikationen

• Experience of working with SEND children or adults is highly desirable.
• 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)

Aufgaben

• Childcare & Development: Promote effective residential care practice, encouraging positive interpersonal relationships, social standards and independence.
• Behavioural Support & Dysregulation: Support pupils experiencing emotional and physical dysregulation using proactive, child-centred intervention techniques, positive scripts and Team Teach de-escalation strategies.
• Activities & Enrichment: Plan, risk-assess, and facilitate engaging weekday evening activities based on your own skills and talents.
• Safeguarding & Welfare: Actively promote child welfare, maintain safety and immediately report any safeguarding or child protection concerns in line with academy policies.
• Medication & Care Admin: Administer prescribed medications safely and maintain clear, accurate and objective record-keeping on academy systems.
• Teamwork & Professional Standards: Adhere to the Notton House Academy Code of Conduct, attend regular supervision, care team meetings and continuous professional development sessions.

Kenntnisse

Experience with SEND children/adults

Teamwork

Ausbildung

QCF (NVQ) level 3 in Residential Care

Jobbeschreibung

Notton House Academy in Chippenham, Wiltshire, seeks a dedicated Residential Child Care Officer to support vulnerable young people aged 8-19. The role covers evening shifts during term time, facilitating a therapeutic residential program, promoting safety, independence, and positive relationships.

You will work within a team, supervise housing and activities, administer prescribed medications, and contribute to safeguarding and welfare under the Trust policy.