Role Responsibility
Fairlawn offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with everyday tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of health and safety and upkeep the cleanliness standards within the unit.
To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:
1. Awareness of Health and Safety
2. Able to create a clean, hygienic, safe environment for children, visitors and staff.
3. Willing to keep knowledge and training up to date.
4. Willing to work with the team to ensure safety of all visiting and working in the unit.
5. Able to manage the stock of consumable items.
6. An awareness of COSHH and infection control
In return we can offer you:
7. A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development
8. 29 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement
9. Generous contributory pension scheme
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.