Do you have experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs who may sometimes display challenging behaviours? Are you confident working in a residential setting, providing structure, care and guidance to young people? Are you passionate to learn? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. No experience in a residential setting? No problem. If you have experience working with children or providing care for others-and a genuine passion for making a difference-we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting students after school, during evenings and overnight, helping them prepare for the following school day.
* Preparing and sharing healthy meals and snacks, and encouraging good hygiene routines.
* Participating in and encouraging recreational and physical activities such as games, sports, walks, beach visits, cinema trips, quizzes, and more.
* Promoting and supporting learning through homework, conversations, and structured activities.
* Supporting positive bedtime routines and maintaining a calm evening environment.
* Helping pupils prepare for their day in the morning, including breakfast and school readiness.
* Attending residential trips and undertaking driving duties as required.
* To be actively involved in the school's recreational and social programme and engage individuals and groups of pupils in constructive, enterprising and socially extending range of leisure pursuits.
* To participate in the general supervision of pupils, ensuring they adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, personal hygiene, tidiness and dress.
* To participate in the implementation of an agreed pattern of sensitive, effective care and control, providing the children with a secure, safe and stimulating environment conducive to physical, emotional, educational and social development, so that pupils enjoy a calm and relaxed group living experience.
* To be responsible for the safety of children by exercising adequate control and supervision, particularly in relation to lunch and break-times and during the daytime as required.
* To respond appropriately to the material, physical and emotional needs of pupils.
* To be responsible for a group of students in a "key worker" capacity ensuring all relevant information is updated and correct.
* To supervise pupils during the late afternoon and evening, plus if required at lunch and at break-times during the school day.
* To attend, as required, meetings about individual pupils and/or matters affecting the general running of the school.
* To undertake such sleeping-in duties as may be determined by the needs of the school.
As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance, satisfactory references and an online review of the candidate’s public record.
Qualifications
* Experience in working with/caring for children and young people.
* Experience in working with/caring for people with special needs is preferable.
* Experience of working in a residential setting is preferable.
* No experience in a residential setting? No problem. If you have experience working with children or providing care for others-and a genuine passion for making a difference-we'd love to hear from you.
* Good knowledge of First Aid and a willingness to learn how to administer medication.
* Relevant qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent), is desirable. Alternatively, willingness to complete the mandatory Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification following a successful probationary period, fully funded by the employer.
* Current clean car driving licence and driving qualification (mini bus) is desirable or willingness to undertake.
* Good understanding and effective implementation of child protection procedures and behaviour management policies.
* Ability to write detailed reports, letters, etc.
* Understanding and supporting the differences in children and adults and responding appropriately.
* Good understanding of child development; ability to assess progress and recommend appropriate ways to support development.
Employment Details
This is a term‑time only role plus inset days, working 39 weeks a year. Hours of work are 40.75 per week on a set rota system, issued half‑termly. Shifts include one day shift (7:30 am – 3:30 pm) generally on a Friday and four evening shifts (2:30 pm – 10:45 pm) per week. Sleep‑in duties are required and paid at £43.12 per night. No weekend, public holiday or school holiday shifts are required.
Benefits
* A welcoming and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to help you grow.
* Access to the Blue Light Card scheme – offering over 15,000 discounts online and in‑store for NHS, emergency services, social care, armed forces and education sectors.
* Free onsite car and bicycle parking.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support.
* Excellent on‑site facilities, including catering services when operational.
* A chance to work in a Residential Academy dedicated to nurturing every pupil's potential.
All positions are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance, satisfactory references and an online review of the candidate’s public record.
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