Job Ref No. ECC7022-161 Position Type: Careworkers Pay Range: NJC Grade 2 SCP 2 - 3 (Fringe)
Position Start Date: 01/03/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 23/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and energetic Care Officer to join the staff team at our Primary Residential SEMH School, designated by Ofsted as Outstanding.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to children with severe behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Experience is essential. The successful applicant will receive the relevant training and support required to become part of our dedicated and innovative team. You will need to be flexible and you will be required to work shifts, Monday to Friday.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

Wells Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the School

Wells Park is an Ofsted rated outstanding Residential Special Educational Needs School. We care for children aged between 5 and 11 years who have a range of complex needs associated with SEMH.

At Wells Park we pride ourselves on providing a warm, homely and happy environment for all.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently joined The Beckmead Trust family of schools.

Wells Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Matthew Surman
Wells Park School
School Lane
Lambourne Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 6NN
Telephone: 0208 502 6442
Email: wellsparkoffice@beckmeadtrust.org

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