Residential Childcare Officer - Heronsbridge School

Salary: £20,814-£21,492 per annum Night Allowance £2,663-£2,750 per annum Sleep In Allowance £1,289 per annum

33 hours per week

Term Time

Temporary until 31 August 2026

Heronsbridge School is a maintained special school for children with severe learning difficulties aged 3 - 19.

The governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated individual with patience and energy to work in our residential houses with children and young adults with autism.

Level 2 Health and Social Care Core AND Level 3 Health and Social Care Practice and experience of working with children is essential.

The job is 4 nights a week, term time only. The successful candidate will work to a set 3 week rota as following:-

Week 1 4 evenings Monday to Thursday sleeping in once a week

Week 2 4 evenings Monday to Thursday sleeping in once a week

Week 3 4 awake shifts Monday to Thursday

Hours are:-

3.15pm to 10.00pm evenings

7.30am to 9.00am mornings (after sleep in)

10.00pm to 9.00am awake shifts

Evening shifts include ½ hr unpaid break.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Night Duties and Sleeping In are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/c 23 February 2026

Interview Date: W/c 02 March 2026

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