Residential Child Care Officer

Midsomer Norton Primary; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential academy in Chippenham is looking for a Residential Child Care Officer to support boys aged 8-19 with Special Educational Needs. This role offers a nurturing environment and encourages the development of confidence and skills. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Care or equivalent, and experience with SEND is desired. The position is permanent, with a starting salary of £23,741 - £26,754 for term time.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Qualification in Residential Care (if not held, must complete within 2 years).
• Experience of working with SEND children or adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and care of boys aged 8-19 with Special Educational Needs.
• Provide a nurturing environment to build confidence and skills.
• Engage in extracurricular activities with students.

Skills

Experience with SEND children or adults

QCF (NVQ) level 3 Qualification in Residential Care

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

* Residential Child Care OfficerFast Apply# Residential Child Care OfficerEmployerLocation: Chippenham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £23,741 - £26,754 ( Actual salary for term time)Posted: 11th December 2025Start Date: 11th December 2025Expires: 14th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 11th December 2025Job ID: 1523868Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference: RCCO 12/25Start Date: 11th December 2025* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates* Job ID: 1523868* Share :***RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE OFFICER'S - 1 PERMANENT AND 1 FIXED TERM (until August 2026 but may become permanent)*****Details****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:** **£23,741 - £26,754 (Actual salary for term time)****Start Date: As soon as possible**We are a residential academy for boys, aged 8-19, with 50 students on roll and situated in leafy Wiltshire. We deliver both education and care to a wide range of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). This includes Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). The residential aspect of the school enables students access to an extensive range of extracurricular experiences, stability and time to build confidence and skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.**Benefits of working with us:**There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance helpline and access to Schools Advisory Service.**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.**Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026****Interviews: Wednesday 21st January 2026 and Thursday 22nd January 2026**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. To arrange a visit please contact Cath Neale, Bursar/HR Manager### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Notton House Academy and Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Notton House AcademyPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership