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Salary:£27,254 - £28,598
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 to join our Canons House Care Team to ensure that children and young people receive the care and support they need.
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, 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.
We 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.
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
- Be able to assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the
Home to ensure its smooth and efficient running. This will involve being part of discussions at
handover to plan shifts with colleagues and the shift leader. You will need to be able to plan
and make decisions on appropriate activities for your allocated child and follow support plans
with confidence. You will be required to work as part of the team 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.
- Be able to review and contribute to the implementation of established care programmes for
children. This will include being a key worker to a small number of children. You will be
required to have 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. Be able to set
goals and targets in-line with CIN plans and advocate for children when required.
- 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 provision of appropriate safe care, in accordance with the regulations and quality
standards. This will include having a thorough knowledge of Ofsted regulations and how
they enforce them through the inspection process.
- 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. Be able to assist and support the senior in
administering medication and comply with homes medication policy and regulations
pertaining to the storage and administration of medications in the Health and Safety Act. This
will include the ability to complete the necessary training and maintain knowledge and skills in
this area and, if necessary, report incidents/concerns to the senior/management.
- Be able to follow specific behavioural support programmes to include the ability to monitor,
review and make changes that have been agreed with other professionals.
- 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 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. This will include the ability to hold in-house childrens meetings and assist with
childrens questionnaires and to act on outcome. and be alert to signs of distress or abuse
and, inform direct line manager of any significant concerns.
- 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 in a person-centred approach to encourage children to
meet their goals and targets.
- Act in Compliance with service policy health and safety, eg prevention notification of
accidents, prevention of fire and in line with the home's instructions and procedures,
managerial and administrative and financial instruction and guidelines petty cash, pocket
money, recording guidelines etc
- Seek advice from senior/ line manager immediately of any situation where you may have a
concern.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be able to assist and support other staff in the overall management and organisation of the
Home to ensure its smooth and efficient running. This will involve being part of discussions at
handover to plan shifts with colleagues and the shift leader. You will need to be able to plan
and make decisions on appropriate activities for your allocated child and follow support plans
with confidence. You will be required to work as part of the team 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.
- Be able to review and contribute to the implementation of established care programmes for
children. This will include being a key worker to a small number of children. You will be
required to have 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. Be able to set
goals and targets in-line with CIN plans and advocate for children when required.
- 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 provision of appropriate safe care, in accordance with the regulations and quality
standards. This will include having a thorough knowledge of Ofsted regulations and how
they enforce them through the inspection process.
- 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. Be able to assist and support the senior in
administering medication and comply with homes medication policy and regulations
pertaining to the storage and administration of medications in the Health and Safety Act. This
will include the ability to complete the necessary training and maintain knowledge and skills in
this area and, if necessary, report incidents/concerns to the senior/management.
- Be able to follow specific behavioural support programmes to include the ability to monitor,
review and make changes that have been agreed with other professionals.
- 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 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. This will include the ability to hold in-house childrens meetings and assist with
childrens questionnaires and to act on outcome. and be alert to signs of distress or abuse
and, inform direct line manager of any significant concerns.
- 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 in a person-centred approach to encourage children to
meet their goals and targets.
- Act in Compliance with service policy health and safety, eg prevention notification of
accidents, prevention of fire and in line with the home's instructions and procedures,
managerial and administrative and financial instruction and guidelines petty cash, pocket
money, recording guidelines etc
- 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).
