Link Worker - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Meadows School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-7011-31S
• Posted:16/07/2024
• Pay:£24,398
• Start Date:02/09/2024
• App Close Date:30/09/2024 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Meadows School is a successful non-maintained special school (for 7-19 year olds) on a main campus and off-site junior provision run by Barnardo's, providing education for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties.

It is imperative that you have the passion for making a positive difference to the lives of the young people within the school and in building positive and supportive relationships. You should be a team player, resilient and motivated by challenge and have the ability to think creatively. You will need to be willing to work to Barnardo's Basis and Values and maintain Safeguarding as a core priority.

The successful candidate will evidence the skills and characteristics they have which they believe will benefit our student cohort and manage challenging behaviour. They will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently, enabling the students to make improved decision-making in their transitions through the school and into adult life. You will be expected to work across the school, at college/work experience placements and provide support for independent travel. This post requires an enhanced with barred list DBS check. 

Key Requirements:

The minimum qualification requirement is a Diploma/NVQ Level 3 Children's and Young People's Workforce (Social Care Pathway) or equivalent. For successful candidates without this level of qualification the expectation is that they will achieve this within their first two years of employment

• An understanding Child Protection/Safeguarding
• A full driving licence and agreement to transport young people in school vehicles and on public transport
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of audiences
• Ability to establish appropriate and trusting relationships with young people, their families and other professionals in a range of contexts
• Physical and mental resilience
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply behaviour management techniques
• A willingness to undertake further training

Benefits:

• Small class sizes
• Free school lunches and free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities for relevant CPD
• Regular training provided
• Supportive staff team
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary sick pay scheme
• Barnardo's Benefits Portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and reward

You may be required to work anywhere within Meadows School (across Key Stages 2-5).

Information about the school

Meadows School is a successful non-maintained day and residential special school (for 7-19 year olds) on a main campus and off-site junior provision run by Barnardo's, providing education for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties. At Meadows School, we believe that every child is unique and deserves a personalised education that acknowledges their strengths, challenges, and interests. Our dedicated team are committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic achievement, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

We are proud of our rich history with Barnardo's and we are excited to work together with our students, parents/carers, and community partners to create a future filled with promise and possibility.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Taylor
• Address:Meadows School, London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ
• Telephone: 01892 529144
• Email: sam.taylor@meadowsschool.org.uk

Fax: 01892 527787