33 hours per week
Term Time
Temporary until 31 August 2026
Heronsbridge School is a maintained special school for children with severe learning difficulties aged 3 - 19.
The governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated individual with patience and energy to work in our residential houses with children and young adults with autism.
Level 2 Health and Social Care Core AND Level 3 Health and Social Care Practice and experience of working with children is essential.
The job is 4 nights a week, term time only. The successful candidate will work to a set 3 week rota as following:-
Week 1 4 evenings Monday to Thursday sleeping in once a week
Week 2 4 evenings Monday to Thursday sleeping in once a week
Week 3 4 awake shifts Monday to Thursday
Hours are:-
3.15pm to 10.00pm evenings
7.30am to 9.00am mornings (after sleep in)
10.00pm to 9.00am awake shifts
Evening shifts include ½ hr unpaid break.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Night Duties and Sleeping In are a requirement of this post.
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/c 23 February 2026
Interview Date: W/c 02 March 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificHeronsbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.