Enhancements for Weekend Working and Sleeping-in duties. Cuckfield, nr Haywards Heath. Orchard House provides residential care and other services for young people with severe learning disabilities. The existing team is committed to working in partnership with parents and agencies to provide a range of services and demonstrate a high standard of childcare practice. Child Care Officers work directly with children, individually and in groups, ensuring that their emotional, physical, educational and social needs are met. You will also provide a safe and comfortable living environment as well as participate in the development of care and behaviour plans for individual children. Current team members describe their roles as: 'challenging, fun, ...with the ability to make positive changes in someone's life ...and highly rewarding'. For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Sue Wadey on (01444) 454226. Closing Date: 12 Noon 10 March 2010 Successful candidates will be subject to a CRB check. Directorate: Adults and Children Hours: 20 hours per week Posted Date: 23 February 2010 Closing Date: 10 March 2010 Interview Date: 22 and 23 March 2010 Reference: 60015224