Care and Pastoral Officer (Waking Night) at Orchard Manor School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OMS/36895

Location

John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£34,358.92 - £34,358.92 Annually (FTE)
40 hours per week, fixed term until 24th July 2026

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 20th Mar, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Care and Pastoral Officer (Waking Nights)

Salary: £31,782 FTE per annum

Working hours: Term time only, 40 hours p/w, 10pm to 8am, Mon, Tues, Weds & Thurs nights

Fixed term contract until 24th July 2026

We would welcome applications for both full time or part time hours in order to fill the 40 hours needed

As a Care and Pastoral Officer Waking Nights, you will:

· Be a trusted key worker and mentor

· Promote health, wellbeing and positive relationships

· Support life, social and communication skills development

· Encourage participation in enriching after-school activities

· Safely administer medication and maintain accurate records

· Complete risk assessments and uphold safeguarding standards

· Provide compassionate personal care with dignity and respect

During the night, you will confidently:

· Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans

· Respond calmly and promptly to pupils’ needs

· Maintain detailed records and deliver clear handovers

· Ensure health, safety and compliance standards are met

· Lead by example as a positive and reassuring role model

You will work independently overnight, with on-call support available, contributing to a caring, secure and stimulating residential environment that meets regulatory and Ofsted standards.

Please see attached detailed job description for more information about the role.

If you are ready to positively impact young lives every single night — we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Details

  Karyn Buckle-Cooper
  01626862363
  hroms@orchard-manor.org

Orchard Manor School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1.This important part of your application will be used to decide if you meet the criteria and should be shortlisted for interview. Refer to the role information supplied and tell us how your skills and experience match. Use examples where possible and provide the situation or task, your action(s) and the result. If you are applying for your first job, provide examples of other relevant experience that will help us decide your suitability, e.g. gained through education, the community etc.
2. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. From your training and/or experience, please give examples which demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and how you would ensure these vulnerable groups remain in a safe environment. Word Limit: 200 words