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Salary:£25,989 - £26,824
Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date:Week commencing Monday 6 October 2025
Main duties of the job
Canons House - Transforming Young Lives
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children, helping them to develop independence and life skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team as a Child Care Officer Assistant.
Canons 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, familiarization, a sense of belonging and positive physical, emotional and mental health.
As a Childcare Officer Assistant, 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 support all areas of care planning, risk assessment and support. This involves working alongside Health Care professionals, Social Workers, Schools and other supportive agencies. As part of this role, you will be required to work towards achieving an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
If you have the knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with learning difficulties, apply today and help shape a brighter future for vulnerable children in Wiltshire!
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be required to work as part of a team. This will involve taking part in handover,
offering suggestions and ideas to help the shift leader plan activities for the shift. You will be
required to follow instruction from the shift leader to ensure smooth and efficient running of
the home, be a team player and be flexible in your management of disruptions/changes within
the daily routine.
- To participate and share responsibility for the provision of a safe and comfortable
environment for children and young people. You will be required to undertake all mandatory
training to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and understanding to maintain a safe
environment. This will include being able to report accurate details of any health and safety
concern to the shift leader.
- To participate in the working rotas, including evenings, sleeping-in duties and weekend duties
in accordance with policy and as is necessary for the efficient running of the Home.
- You will be required to be a key worker to a small number of children. This will include the
ability to gain an in-depth understanding of your key children; attending reviews and liaising
closely with other professionals to act in the best interest of the child.
- In conjunction with senior staff, be able to assess the needs of your key children to write
reports, and make accurate changes to support plans and risk assessments.
- You will be able to recognise safeguarding concerns and report to the shift leader
immediately. You will be required to maintain your safeguarding knowledge and
understanding through Wiltshire Councils e-learning and keep up to date with the correct
reporting procedures in the absence of the shift leader.
- To be involved in individual and group recreational activities as appropriate, both in-house
and out in the community.
- Assist in the delivery of support including a range of specialist support and care to children
and young people some with complex medical care needs. This will include training in
specific areas of complex health e.g. enteral feeding and keeping abreast of changes to
regulations and childs specific needs.
- As well as providing for the emotional and basic physical needs of children including, where it
is appropriate to do so, assist with personal care, washing, feeding, dressing, toileting etc.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision and appraisals and any training as
identified by your line manager. This will include specific induction for Canons House.
- To engage and listen to children and young people both on an individual level and in group
meetings and report outcomes to the shift leader.
- Be able to actively develop and support an environment that stimulates children and provides
opportunities for them to achieve their full potential. This will be done by encouraging
independence and self-help skills in-line with individuals support and CIN plans. You will
have the ability to empower and work with a person-centred approach to encourage children
to meet their goals and targets.
- Act in Compliance with service policy on health and safety, e.g. prevention notification of
accidents, prevention of fire and in line with the home's instructions and procedures.
- Seek advice from senior/ line manager immediately of any situation where you may have a
concern.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be required to work as part of a team. This will involve taking part in handover,
offering suggestions and ideas to help the shift leader plan activities for the shift. You will be
required to follow instruction from the shift leader to ensure smooth and efficient running of
the home, be a team player and be flexible in your management of disruptions/changes within
the daily routine.
- To participate and share responsibility for the provision of a safe and comfortable
environment for children and young people. You will be required to undertake all mandatory
training to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and understanding to maintain a safe
environment. This will include being able to report accurate details of any health and safety
concern to the shift leader.
- To participate in the working rotas, including evenings, sleeping-in duties and weekend duties
in accordance with policy and as is necessary for the efficient running of the Home.
- You will be required to be a key worker to a small number of children. This will include the
ability to gain an in-depth understanding of your key children; attending reviews and liaising
closely with other professionals to act in the best interest of the child.
- In conjunction with senior staff, be able to assess the needs of your key children to write
reports, and make accurate changes to support plans and risk assessments.
- You will be able to recognise safeguarding concerns and report to the shift leader
immediately. You will be required to maintain your safeguarding knowledge and
understanding through Wiltshire Councils e-learning and keep up to date with the correct
reporting procedures in the absence of the shift leader.
- To be involved in individual and group recreational activities as appropriate, both in-house
and out in the community.
- Assist in the delivery of support including a range of specialist support and care to children
and young people some with complex medical care needs. This will include training in
specific areas of complex health e.g. enteral feeding and keeping abreast of changes to
regulations and childs specific needs.
- As well as providing for the emotional and basic physical needs of children including, where it
is appropriate to do so, assist with personal care, washing, feeding, dressing, toileting etc.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision and appraisals and any training as
identified by your line manager. This will include specific induction for Canons House.
- To engage and listen to children and young people both on an individual level and in group
meetings and report outcomes to the shift leader.
- Be able to actively develop and support an environment that stimulates children and provides
opportunities for them to achieve their full potential. This will be done by encouraging
independence and self-help skills in-line with individuals support and CIN plans. You will
have the ability to empower and work with a person-centred approach to encourage children
to meet their goals and targets.
- Act in Compliance with service policy on health and safety, e.g. prevention notification of
accidents, prevention of fire and in line with the home's instructions and procedures.
- Seek advice from senior/ line manager immediately of any situation where you may have a
concern.
Person Specification
Experience
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Desirable
Qualifications
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Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
