Residential Child Care Officer

Midsomer Norton Primary; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with SEND children/adults

Teamwork

Education

QCF (NVQ) level 3 in Residential Care

Job description

# Residential Child Care OfficerEmployer: Notton House AcademyLocation: Chippenham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £24,524 - £27,034 ( Actual salary for term time)Posted: 29th September 2026Expires: 21st October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 7th December 2026Job ID: 1576480Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference: 09/26* Share :* Print***RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE OFFICER******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: MNSP 5 - SCP 11-17 £24,524 - £27,034 Actual Salary for Term Time plus inset days (Full time equivalent £29,071 - £32,046)******Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 12 noon******Interviews: Thursday 5th November 2026******Start Date: Monday 7th December 2026******Welcome to Notton House Academy. We are sure you are excited about learning more about the wonderful educational and residential provision that we provide to vulnerable young people aged 8-19. Pupils with an EHCP (Educational and Health Care Plan) are referred to Notton House due to their specific social and emotional needs. Many of our young people have experienced adverse childhood experiences, others have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, and many have speech, language, and communication needs; but all of our young people require a bespoke and therapeutic programme, in order to be happy, to achieve and succeed, and to eventually, to lead a healthy, and independent life.******Notton House is situated in leafy Wiltshire, between Chippenham and Lacock. The site itself is stunning, with huge grounds, a forest school area, poly tunnel and raised gardening beds for each class, an outdoor gym, and low level traversing wall. Inside the Grade II listed building, are 39 bedrooms, many with en-suites, a cinema room, a fitness suite, a sensory room, and a gaming suite. The art room, food technology suite, and lower school classes, including a private sensory garden, are also situated within the ‘old’ building. Within the purpose built and more modern education block, there are a number of classrooms, a sensory room, a science lab, a library, and a music room. Finally, there are two independent living houses for pupils who can demonstrate they are moving towards adulthood and independence, and who can be trusted to budget, cook, clean, and take care of themselves and others.******The Leadership Team and staff at Notton House are so very pleased that you are considering applying for the position of Residential Child Care Officer. Without doubt, this is a great opportunity to join our forward thinking team, to support and nurture the young people we cater for. This position would require the successful candidate to start on Monday 7th December 2026******Key Responsibilities******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 (e.g., sports, arts, off-site leisure trips) 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 Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Code of Conduct, attend regular supervision, care team meetings and continuous professional development sessions.******Personal Attributes******We are looking for enthusiastic, imaginative, and energetic Residential Child Care Officers to join our academy’s vision. We aim for our young people to be kind, stay safe, and show respect. These values underpin all that we do during the day, and the evening. We hope that the successful candidate will be committed to improving the outcomes for the pupils, as well as learning new skills and acquiring knowledge themselves.******What can we offer you?******We provide an extensive range of professional development courses, and qualifications, and we aim for staff to become lifelong learners, just like our young people. All staff at Notton House are supportive, and caring, as this role can be challenging, and demanding, but there is always someone to lend a hand, or share a listening ear.******There are many advantages to working for us - access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. 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 people’s lives. You will be joining an experienced team of professional colleagues, who are dedicated and well-trained.******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.***