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 Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

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