Job Description
We have a vacancy for Matrons’ Assistant to work in our boarding houses. We are looking for someone to cover 10 hours a week to be worked on Wednesday and Fridays with possible additional hours available on Mondays/ThursdaysThe succesful candidate will join a team, headed by two resident House Parents, House Tutors, Resident Matrons and existing Matrons’ Assistants to help look after approximately 90 students within the boarding house. Duties include the sorting, checking and repairing of pupils’ clothes and laundry; assisting the on-duty Matron with pastoral care duties and administering medication under supervision (for which training will be provided).Sensitivity, good organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this role, as is being able to sew and use a sewing machine.We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Further information including the Job Description and an application form, can be found by clicking on the apply button which will take you through to our vacancy page on our website or by following this link: https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/vacancies/matrons-assistant-2/Completed Application forms should be sent to Recruitment@christs-hospital.org.uk.Applications should be received by the closing date although applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is advisable, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.
We are unable to accept C.Vs without a completed application form.Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on the government websiteRegistered Charity No.
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