senploy • Chelmsford, Essex

Night time Childcare Officer

About this role

Prospero Teaching are seeking a reliable and compassionate Night‑Time Child Officer to support a nurturing residential or educational setting in Chelmsford, starting ASAP. This role is ideal for someone experienced in childcare, safeguarding, or pastoral support who is confident working independently during night hours and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children overnight.

The setting is looking for a calm, attentive practitioner with strong communication skills, excellent vigilance, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

Location - Chelmsford

Position - Night‑Time Child Officer

Type of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision

Start date - ASAP

Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term

Full time/part‑time - Full time

Minimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)

Hours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

Experience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment

Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines

Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)

Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

Provide two professional child‑related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team

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