Residential Care Support Worker - Level Two
BOWDEN HOUSE SCHOOL
FIRLE ROAD, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 2JB
DUE TO INCREASING DEMAND THE SCHOOL HAVE THE FOLLOWING VACANCY:-
POST: Residential Care Support Worker - Level Two
HOURS:35 hours per week - term time only
GRADE: Scale 4 Point 18 - 21 (pro rata) (Evaluated January 2017)
Responsible to: Senior Residential Houseparents; Heads of Care and the Headteacher
Responsibility for: not applicable
Bowden House is a maintained, special residential school providing education and care to students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Some of the students have associated learning difficulties. The students' ages range from 9 - 16+ years and require a stimulating curriculum with opportunities to improve their academic and social skills within a nurturing environment to prepare them effectively for the adult world. Care Support Workers will work within a team to support the students outside the classroom environment promoting the importance of education whilst assisting in the development of appropriate social skills.
Main areas of responsibility
to contribute to the whole school approach in providing a safe environment within which all students can live and learn
to recognise, praise and develop the aspirations and talents of all students assisting them in making choices that will enhance their self-esteem and confidence
to work effectively as part of the whole school team
to work on a shift basis, including evenings; to be part of the escort rota and to be available for sleep-ins, as required. An additional payment will be made for sleep-ins carried out
in collaboration with other members of the Care Team, organise and deliver a wide range of recreational activities taking account of all aspects of Health & Safety whilst encouraging students to participate in new, challenging experiences
to work within the school's Behaviour and Behaviour Management Policies ensuring that there are effective, consistent and safe practices in managing unacceptable behaviours
to attend weekly team meetings with the Heads of Care
Main duties
to provide consistent levels of care to all students ensuring their needs and wishes are included in their Individual Learning Plans
with the Houseparents and the Education Team, assist in the day to day management of our students to ensure attendance in class
with the Houseparents, contribute to care reports for the students' Annual Reviews; attend meetings, when necessary and support the student to express his views
to work with students and other members of staff in developing, implementing and monitoring students' Individual Learning Plans
to monitor the students' health and well-being and ensure that these are reflected in their Health Care Plans including support in attending doctor/hospital/dentist appointments/etc.
to be aware of the students' Risk Assessments and Positive Handling Plans and where these might indicate restrictions on activities and the need for close supervision
to ensure that entries are recorded in the students' diaries that create a visual documentary of their school career
to support the students in taking responsibility for their personal care and school clothing
to maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers/social workers/others
to ensure a thorough understanding of the National Minimum Standards (2015) and how they are applied by Ofsted in Welfare Inspections
to record entries in a range of log books, including electronic systems, that are written to good levels of literacy
to work effectively within The Equality Act 2010 to ensure that the staff and students of this school are treated with respect and dignity at all times. As a member of the Care Team, to work actively to promote opportunity for all students and collectively undertake to improve their educational and social outcomes.
Person Specification
Essential:
to be sensitive to the needs of all students taking into account racial, cultural, gender, language and religious differences
to have an awareness of how social, emotional and mental health difficulties may affect young people
to have a knowledge or basic understanding of health care issues including signs and symptoms of substance mis-use and/or Child Protection
to maintain a non-judgmental approach to our students and their families
to act as an Ambassador for the school and to present, at all times, as a positive role model to the students and staff of this school
to possess a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification Diploma/NVQ in Working with Children & Young People
to have successfully completed the school's probationary period
to complete all mandatory training courses and to undertake further individual training, when necessary, as part of the school's overall CPD programme
to work contracted hours on a shift basis including evenings; to be part of the week-end escort rota including Sundays and to be available for sleep-ins, as required and as agreed with the Heads of Care and the Headteacher
to assist with the transport/escort of students to a variety of locations and activities
to work effectively as part of a team
to possess sound communication skills
to have been educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent
to possess competent skills in the use if ICT equipment
to comply with the Policies and Procedures of the Local Authority and the school
to undertake additional duties as the Senior Management may from time to time reasonably request
Desirable:
experience of working as part of a team
experience of working with children in an education or care setting
experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs
and/or who have been disadvantaged by experiences in their lives
full driving licence
To apply please download and complete the attached applicaiton form, Completed application forms should be sent to
Closing date for completed application forms: 30 June, 2017
The school is committed to the Safeguarding and Protection of Children. We appoint staff in positions of trust and it is our duty under Safer Recruitment to ensure that they are fit to work with vulnerable young people. References and an enhanced CRB that are satisfactory to us, will be a condition of appointment.
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
FIRLE ROAD, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 2JB
DUE TO INCREASING DEMAND THE SCHOOL HAVE THE FOLLOWING VACANCY:-
POST: Residential Care Support Worker - Level Two
HOURS:35 hours per week - term time only
GRADE: Scale 4 Point 18 - 21 (pro rata) (Evaluated January 2017)
Responsible to: Senior Residential Houseparents; Heads of Care and the Headteacher
Responsibility for: not applicable
Bowden House is a maintained, special residential school providing education and care to students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Some of the students have associated learning difficulties. The students' ages range from 9 - 16+ years and require a stimulating curriculum with opportunities to improve their academic and social skills within a nurturing environment to prepare them effectively for the adult world. Care Support Workers will work within a team to support the students outside the classroom environment promoting the importance of education whilst assisting in the development of appropriate social skills.
Main areas of responsibility
to contribute to the whole school approach in providing a safe environment within which all students can live and learn
to recognise, praise and develop the aspirations and talents of all students assisting them in making choices that will enhance their self-esteem and confidence
to work effectively as part of the whole school team
to work on a shift basis, including evenings; to be part of the escort rota and to be available for sleep-ins, as required. An additional payment will be made for sleep-ins carried out
in collaboration with other members of the Care Team, organise and deliver a wide range of recreational activities taking account of all aspects of Health & Safety whilst encouraging students to participate in new, challenging experiences
to work within the school's Behaviour and Behaviour Management Policies ensuring that there are effective, consistent and safe practices in managing unacceptable behaviours
to attend weekly team meetings with the Heads of Care
Main duties
to provide consistent levels of care to all students ensuring their needs and wishes are included in their Individual Learning Plans
with the Houseparents and the Education Team, assist in the day to day management of our students to ensure attendance in class
with the Houseparents, contribute to care reports for the students' Annual Reviews; attend meetings, when necessary and support the student to express his views
to work with students and other members of staff in developing, implementing and monitoring students' Individual Learning Plans
to monitor the students' health and well-being and ensure that these are reflected in their Health Care Plans including support in attending doctor/hospital/dentist appointments/etc.
to be aware of the students' Risk Assessments and Positive Handling Plans and where these might indicate restrictions on activities and the need for close supervision
to ensure that entries are recorded in the students' diaries that create a visual documentary of their school career
to support the students in taking responsibility for their personal care and school clothing
to maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers/social workers/others
to ensure a thorough understanding of the National Minimum Standards (2015) and how they are applied by Ofsted in Welfare Inspections
to record entries in a range of log books, including electronic systems, that are written to good levels of literacy
to work effectively within The Equality Act 2010 to ensure that the staff and students of this school are treated with respect and dignity at all times. As a member of the Care Team, to work actively to promote opportunity for all students and collectively undertake to improve their educational and social outcomes.
Person Specification
Essential:
to be sensitive to the needs of all students taking into account racial, cultural, gender, language and religious differences
to have an awareness of how social, emotional and mental health difficulties may affect young people
to have a knowledge or basic understanding of health care issues including signs and symptoms of substance mis-use and/or Child Protection
to maintain a non-judgmental approach to our students and their families
to act as an Ambassador for the school and to present, at all times, as a positive role model to the students and staff of this school
to possess a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification Diploma/NVQ in Working with Children & Young People
to have successfully completed the school's probationary period
to complete all mandatory training courses and to undertake further individual training, when necessary, as part of the school's overall CPD programme
to work contracted hours on a shift basis including evenings; to be part of the week-end escort rota including Sundays and to be available for sleep-ins, as required and as agreed with the Heads of Care and the Headteacher
to assist with the transport/escort of students to a variety of locations and activities
to work effectively as part of a team
to possess sound communication skills
to have been educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent
to possess competent skills in the use if ICT equipment
to comply with the Policies and Procedures of the Local Authority and the school
to undertake additional duties as the Senior Management may from time to time reasonably request
Desirable:
experience of working as part of a team
experience of working with children in an education or care setting
experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs
and/or who have been disadvantaged by experiences in their lives
full driving licence
To apply please download and complete the attached applicaiton form, Completed application forms should be sent to
Closing date for completed application forms: 30 June, 2017
The school is committed to the Safeguarding and Protection of Children. We appoint staff in positions of trust and it is our duty under Safer Recruitment to ensure that they are fit to work with vulnerable young people. References and an enhanced CRB that are satisfactory to us, will be a condition of appointment.
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.