Night Childcare Officer - SEND / Residential Care

Chelmsford Source: WhatJobs

£165–£171 per night shift

Night Childcare Officer – SEND / Residential Care

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Pay: £165–£171 per night shift, negotiable depending on experience

Hours: 8:00pm – 7:30am

Type: Full-time, term-time

Sector: SEND / Residential Education / Social Care

Luma Education Recruitment is working with a reputable education trust to recruit a Night Childcare Officer to support pupils at a specialist residential SEND school in Chelmsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Worker, Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or SEND professional who is looking for a rewarding night-based role supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You will play an important role in ensuring pupils are safe, settled and supported throughout the night, while helping to create a calm, secure and positive residential environment.

The role includes:

Providing overnight care, supervision and support to pupils
Supporting bedtime and morning routines
Building positive relationships with children and young people
Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
Responding appropriately to individual needs and emergencies
Maintaining a safe, calm and supportive residential environment
Working closely with the wider care and education team
Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and development
Completing appropriate records and reports
Following safeguarding, care and health and safety procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals
A background in health and social care, residential childcare, SEND, education or support work
A patient, compassionate and resilient approach
Confidence supporting individuals with complex or challenging needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations
A genuine passion for helping children and young people
A willingness to complete relevant training, including physical intervention training

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Childcare Worker, Youth Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Behaviour Support Worker would be highly relevant.

Why apply?

£165–£171 per night shift, negotiable depending on experience
11.5-hour night shifts
Specialist SEND residential setting
Work as part of a reputable education trust
Opportunity to develop your experience across education, care and SEND
Full training and professional development provided
Rewarding role supporting children and young people

If you are an experienced night worker, care professional, teaching assistant or SEND support worker looking for a rewarding role where your skills can make a genuine difference, we would be keen to hear from you.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer

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