This is a permanent role, working 36 hours per week/39 weeks a year. (Term time)
Working Pattern: Shifts are available mornings between 7.00am-9.15am, Tuesday to Friday and/or evenings 3.00pm-8.30pm, Monday to Thursday. This is an indication of the working pattern but will be dependent on the needs of particular pupils.
We have exciting opportunities for Residential Childcare Officers - Key Worker to join the team at Linden Bridge School. The successful candidate will be responsible for those pupils boarding in the Residential department at the school. Key responsibilities will include drafting and carrying out Risk Assessments, facilitating EHCP target work where applicable and the personal care of each pupil. Working as part of the Residential team, they will be required to plan and oversee activities for the pupils, which could involve travel off-site, with the assistance of the Part-Time Child Care Officers.
The post-holder will work alongside the Residential Staff Team to ensure the welfare of the children and young people boarding at the school. They will maintain confidentiality in and outside of the workplace, and be pro-active in matters of health and safety.
Linden Bridge School is a special school in Worcester Park, Surrey for children and young people with complex communication and interaction needs. Originally part of the LIFT Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools who work together to use and share a wide range of expertise and services, LIFT Partnership has now merged with The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) from March 2021.
THPT can offer:
· An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation
· Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
· Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions
· Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards
If you have any questions about the role or the application process please contact the THPT HR Team.
THPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.
Tours to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR Team.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
The successful candidate will hold or be prepared to complete training in level 3 Health and Social Care on successful recruitment and complete other mandatory training. They will be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy, e.g through GCSE qualification in English and Maths or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values.
Our values will be assessed through the selection process, so we ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to also incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also demonstrate our values.
Our values are:
Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles
Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success
Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened
Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others
Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success
Please ensure your supporting statement reflects our Values
Linden Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and members of our community to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism, and promote British values and children’s rights.