Residential Childcare Officer Salary - £22, 028 - £23,425 per year*. Location – Chelmsford Shift pattern: 39 working weeks per annum Monday to Thursday 2pm – 10.15pm – Friday 9am-2pm (Including a 30 Minute unpaid break) This role does not offer Sponsorship Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with a school for autistic children in the centre of Chelmsford. Key Duties To work under direction with individual children on planned programmes of social, emotional and behavioural development To be involved as directed in all aspects of the residential’s recreational and social programme To participate in the general supervision of children, ensure that they adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, personal hygiene, tidiness and dress Residential Childcare Officer To participate in the implementation of an agreed pattern of sensitive, effective care and supervision, to provide the children with a secure, safe and stimulating environment conducive to physical, emotional, educational and social development, so children enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience Exercising fair, safe and effective supervision of children, from the end of school, through the afternoon and evenings’ planned activities, to include mealtimes and bedtime routines To respond appropriately to the material, physical and emotional needs of children To support children with activities and appointments, for example community groups, shopping trips, college/training opportunities etc. as required To assist in supporting children with aspects of their formal learning where required To administer any prescribed medication in accordance with directions of a GP/nurse or other authorised member of school staff Qualifications & Experience Experience in working with/caring for people with special needs Experience in working with/caring for children and young people Experience of working in a residential setting Ability to administer medication Relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ in Childcare Level 3 or similar or a willingness to undertake training within three months of commencing in post Full driving licence Ability to drive a minibus or a willingness to undertake training when in post If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.