Continence and Toileting Co-Ordinator - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-381S
• Posted:30/11/2022
• Pay:KR5(£20,595 to £21,693) pro rata + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:January/February 2023
• App Close Date:02/01/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:January 2023 - TBC

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Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity? We are very excited to share a new role we are introducing to Ifield School.

We are seeking to appoint a Continence and Toileting Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be employed for 37 hours per week, term time only, salary Kent Range 5 £20,595 to £21,693 FTE (pro rata) + SEN Allowance, depending on experience. This new role aims to ensure that our continence processes are consistent for all pupils and students, so that they are independent and fully prepared for life. Meticulous attention to detail and a professional attitude is paramount, with a strong focus on understanding GDPR and the importance of confidentiality and discretion. Initially, this is a fixed term contract until 31^st August 2024, subject to review at the end of this period.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

Key responsibilities and duties of the role:

• To provide support in managing bladder and bowel needs.
• To promote understanding of bladder and bowel difficulties and challenges faced by pupils and young people.
• To create, maintain and review all toileting plans for pupils.
• To raise awareness of continence conditions, encouraging positive action between school and home.
• To implement strategies for managing bladder and bowel conditions.
• To liaise with families, health professionals and outside agencies to ensure individual needs are understood and fully met.
• To deliver training to staff and parents to ensure that strategies are consistent between home and school.
• To liaise with the school’s Medical Assistant to ensure pupils’ Health Care Plans reflect their current continence needs.
• To promote good bladder and bowel health in school – access to drinks, access to the toilet, hygiene standards in school toilets, managing episodes of incontinence in school.
• To contribute to the personal care and continence policy where required.

The candidate must have:

• Specialist SEND experience working with children and young adults. We would also consider exceptional candidates that lack this experience but come from a carer/medical background and can demonstrate a strong ability and capacity to work with our children and young people at Ifield School.
• NVQ level 2 supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent, alongside GSCE grades C or above in Maths and English (you will be required to produce original certificates).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative and manage own workload.
• Patience, understanding and resilience to work in a Special school.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting and working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Computer literacy with sound ICT skills

Additional skills set would be an advantage:

• Multi-lingual skills to support EAL pupils

To find out more about us please visit our school website Ifield School - Home. Please call Leigh on 01474-365485 with any questions.  Use the apply button below to FULLY complete your application form.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk