Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer - Chelmsford

Date Posted: Wednesday 27 May 2026

, Ref: 12912

Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £26,095 – £27,860

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 9:45pm – 8:30am (term time only)

Are you someone who holds a NVQ Level 3 in Care? If not, are you willing to work towards one? If so, this may be the right role for you.

Parker Smith Inclusion is proud to be supporting this well-established specialised residential school in the Essex area who are looking for a committed Residential Night Awake Childcare Officer to support their team.

This school is designed to provide a safe space and structured environment for pupils and young people with additional needs. They aim to do this while still creating a nurturing feel through everything they do. This residential provision is a key part of supporting pupils social, emotional and physical well-being by offering a calm overnight setting that compliments their daytime education.

Within this role, you will take responsibility for supervising and supporting pupils and young people overnight. Some of these responsibilities may include:

  • Following emergency procedures such as fire drills or contacting the emergency services
  • Attending training, supervision and staff meetings, while completing a Level 3 qualification if needed
  • Carrying out regular checks on pupils throughout the night
  • Adhering to safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality procedures at all times

And many more.

If this seems like the right opportunity for you, please reach out and email tilly@psinclusion.co.uk or call 020 3011 4848 and ask for Tilly.

Even if this role doesn’t suit you, please still reach out. Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, we are dedicated consultants who aim to find the right role for you based on skills and experience.

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