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Special School Support Worker - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Stone Bay School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-7058-190S
  • Posted:21/10/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Dec 2024
  • App Close Date:11/11/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Residential Child Care Officer

Term Time only 

Full time 37 hours / Part Time hours available 

Permanent Contract

Kent Range 3 Salary £23337 (FTE) Actual salary £20,251.13

The hours will be: 

Mondays 2.45pm to 10.30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 7.30am to 9.30am & 3.15pm to 10.30pm, Fridays 7.30am to 11.00am. Shorter hours are available.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic individual who will assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength.  Good interpersonal skills, patience and initiative is essential to work in this challenging but highly rewarding role.   Level 3 Diploma in residential child care or equivalent or a commitment to start this qualification within six months is required.   

Under direction and guidance, you will tend to the physical, medical, social and recreational needs of residential pupils. Previous experience within a school or care setting is desirable, together with a qualification at NVQ / Diploma Level 3.  Training will though be arranged on appointment.

  We wish to appoint someone who has:

  • Experience of working within a residential child care setting is desirable.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A friendly, flexible and professional approach, particularly when under pressure.
  • You will have a positive approach to working with children and a commitment to our safeguarding procedures.

 We are the school for you because:

  • Our school values in “getting it right for our children”
  • Every day will be varied and highly rewarding
  • It is a privilege to watch our children grow and develop

 We can offer you:

  • A highly motivated and dedicated team of residential and support staff embracing school improvement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and to gain new skills
  • A caring and supportive leadership team who lead with passion and kindness
  • A benefits support package through KCC
  • Excellent Pension Scheme

 Stone Bay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasize the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff.  Posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, an adequate pre-employment health check and verification of the right to work in the UK

Information about the school

We specialise in providing day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. We believe that all our pupils are entitled to the very best possible education delivered in an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning. We work tirelessly to ensure we get this just right for all our pupils. Our unique school is situated on Stone Bay in the seaside town of Broadstairs in a beautiful Victorian building which benefits from stunning views over the English Channel. The local coastal environment provides many unique and enjoyable learning opportunities for our pupils. At Stone Bay School every staff member plays an important role in ensuring our children have the opportunities to achieve their full potential. Do you have what it takes? Are you kind and caring, do you have a positive attitude, are you keen to learn and develop, are you a team player and do you want to work in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion?

This is what our staff say about Stone Bay School: * A caring, amazing school that I am proud to be part of. * Stone Bay is a school with a massive heart, staff that really care about our pupils and it is an absolute pleasure to be part of it. * Happy place. * Stone Bay is a positive place to work that strives to do its best for all of its pupils. * A developing environment which is ever-changing and dynamic to ensure we get it right for our children. * Stone Bay School is a safe and nurturing environment for our students. * A workplace that nurtures talents and interests and supports all employees to develop their skills further. * We strive to get it right for every pupil and I genuinely believe that we do that. * Stone Bay is a fun safe environment for all pupils and staff, everyone is a team player and always helping others if they need it. * Vibrant, inspiring, fun and caring.

Vision and Values

Our school vision is to provide an outstanding, nurturing, learning environment, where all our pupils can achieve their full potential and progress to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to provide each and every pupil with the best possible education, delivered in an environment that is supportive, caring and safe. “Getting it right for every pupil” At Stone Bay we focus on Evolving Excellence in all that we do, working towards making our school the best it can be for pupils, staff and families. We are creating lasting Trust with all our stakeholders, Empowering each other to learn and grow. By adhering to policies and clear processes we ensure Fairness and transparency in our decision making and actions, whilst ensuring we are Collaborating with others and always looking for ways to help each other to deliver excellence for our pupils.

Rights Respecting Schools

The Unicef UK Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA) is based on principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation. The RRSA seeks to put the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s ethos and culture to improve well-being and develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential. A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted. Stone Bay has been awarded the Silver Award by UNICEF. This is awarded to UK to schools that show good progress towards embedding children’s rights in the school’s policy, practice and ethos, as outlined in the RRSA Strands and Outcomes

Staff Wellbeing

The Leadership Team and the Governing Board of Stone Bay School are committed to promoting positive mental, physical and emotional wellbeing and to providing suitable support for all staff. Taking action to prevent ill health and promote good health makes good educational and business sense, as sickness absence carries high costs both in monetary terms and in terms of the impact upon performance, teaching and learning, morale and productivity, which may disrupt or compromise pupil progress.

All members of staff are entitled to be treated fairly and professionally at all times. The Governing Board of Stone Bay School takes very seriously its duty of care as an employer to all members of staff and a number of policies and procedures have been made in relation to this duty.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sue or Stacey
  • Address:70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB
  • Telephone: (01843) 863421
  • Email: hr@stone-bay.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.