Night time Childcare Officer

Night‑Time Child Officer - Chelmsford - Start Date ASAP\n\nProspero 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.\n\nThe setting is looking for a calm, attentive practitioner with strong communication skills, excellent vigilance, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.\n\n📌 CONTRACT DETAILS\n\nLocation - Chelmsford\n\nPosition - Night‑Time Child Officer\n\nType of work - Overnight childcare & safeguarding supervision\n\nStart date - ASAP\n\nDuration - Ongoing / Long‑term\n\nFull time/part‑time - Full time\n\nMinimum rate of pay - £115-£150 per day (depending on experience)\n\nHours - Night shifts (exact hours vary by setting)\n\n📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS\n\nLevel 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)\n\nExperience working with children in a school, residential, or childcare environment\n\nUnderstanding of safeguarding, supervision, and overnight care routines\n\nUp‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable)\n\nAbility to remain alert, calm, and responsive during night hours\n\n✔️ TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n\nHold Right to Work in the UK\n\nHold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one\n\nProvide two professional child‑related references\n\n💼 OTHER INFORMATION\n\nIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.