Child Care Officer

Job summary salary: 28,153 - 29,542 per annumhours per week: 37 hoursinterview date: week commencing the 5th of octobermain duties of the jobcanons 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 uswhy uswiltshire 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.details date posted
15 september 2026pay schemeothersalary
28,153 to 29,542 a year

Contractpermanentworking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberfjob locationscounty hallbythesea rdtrowbridgewiltshireba
14 8jnunited kingdomcanons housebellevue roaddevizeswiltshiresn
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Essentialwe 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.
Person specification

Qualifications

Essentialwe 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 checkthis 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.certificate

of sponsorship applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the uk are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the uk visas and immigration website (opens in a new tab).from 6 april 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the uk, have had to present a criminal record…