Night time Childcare Officer
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £115 to £150 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 217445 |
Summary
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.
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Location - Chelmsford
Location - Chelmsford
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Position - Night‑Time Child Officer
Position - Night‑Time Child Officer
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Type of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision
Type of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision
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Start date - ASAP
Start date - ASAP
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Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term
Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term
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Full time/part‑time - Full time
Full time/part‑time - Full time
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Minimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)
Minimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)
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Hours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)
Hours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)
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Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
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Experience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment
Experience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment
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Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines
Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines
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Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)
Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)
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Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours
Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours
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Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold Right to Work in the UK
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Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
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Provide two professional child‑related references
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.
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Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
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Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team
Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team
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Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
The setting is looking for a calm, attentive practitioner with strong communication skills, excellent vigilance, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
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Location - Chelmsford
Location - Chelmsford
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Position - Night‑Time Child Officer
Position - Night‑Time Child Officer
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Type of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision
Type of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision
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Start date - ASAP
Start date - ASAP
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Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term
Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term
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Full time/part‑time - Full time
Full time/part‑time - Full time
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Minimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)
Minimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)
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Hours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)
Hours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)
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Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
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Experience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment
Experience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment
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Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines
Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines
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Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)
Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)
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Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours
Ability to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours
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Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold Right to Work in the UK
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Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
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Provide two professional child‑related references
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.
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Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
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Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team
Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team
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Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate