Waking Nights Child Care Officer
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Wiltshire Council Waking Nights Child Care Officer
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Salary: £26,847 - £27,709 pro rataHours per week: 20 hoursInterview date: 5th of October 2026
Canons House is a lifeline for families across Wiltshire, registered with Ofsted and rated Good!
Childrens safety and wellbeing are at the heart of staff practice.
Main duties of the job
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 Nights 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!
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.
Under the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
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Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,847 to £27,709 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F0041-26-0040
Job locations
Canons House
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
Canons House
Bellevue Road
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
** WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS JOBS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE **
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
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.
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 certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
Canons House
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
Canons House
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Registered Manager-Children's Overnight
Charlotte Morgan
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,847 to £27,709 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F0041-26-0040
Job locations
Canons House
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
Canons House
Bellevue Road
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 2AJ
United Kingdom
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