Waking Nights Childcare Officer

Wiltshire Council; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Waking Night's Care Support Officer for Canon's House in Wiltshire. You will provide waking night support to children and young people (5-17) with complex learning disabilities and health and care needs, on a ten-hour night shift, with shifts arranged.

The role is pro rata based on 20 hours per week. We offer comprehensive induction, supervision, and ongoing training, a hybrid working model with on-site presence for half of your hours, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for children and young people is essential
• A NCFE qualification in Health and Social Care (level 3) is desirable
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, trust, child-centred care and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Provide waking night support for children and young people
• Work a ten-hour night shift (hours to be determined)
• Be flexible for planned annual leave and short-notice sick cover

Skills

Caring experience

Confidentiality

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Health and social care Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £26,847 - £27,709 pro rata
Hours per week: 20 hours
Interview date: 5th of October 2026

Canon's House is a lifeline for families across Wiltshire, registered with Ofsted and rated "Good"!

"Children's safety and wellbeing are at the heart of staff practice."

We provide overnight short breaks for children and young adults (5-17) with complex learning disabilities, health and care needs. Our 'whole child' approach ensures empathetic, holistic care, fostering stability, belonging, and positive well-being. We champion diversity, promote equality, and partner with families and professionals to deliver tailored care for all.

As a Waking Night's Care Support Officer, you will provide waking night support for the children and young people, where no two nights are the same. You'll work a ten-hour night shift (specific hours to be determined). The ideal candidate should be flexible for planned annual leave and short-notice sick leave coverage.

Experience of caring for children and young people is essential, ideally you will have a background in supporting children and young people with complex health, care and learning needs. An NCFE qualification in Health and Social Care in residential childcare at level 3 is desirable but not essential, as this can be undertaken as part of the role. A strong understanding of confidentiality, trust, child-centred care and support and effective safeguarding is a must.

A comprehensive induction, supervision and support is provided, along with continuous training, supporting your professional development. If you are passionate about supporting children and families and want to be part of our amazing team, we would love to hear from you!

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 on our careers page - jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk

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.

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Application criteria

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While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

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.