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Residential Support Worker - Term Time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-24S
  • Posted:15/03/2019
  • Pay:£20,000
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:01/04/2019 at 15:30
  • Interviews:1st May 2019

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Residential Support Worker

                            

Are you

Creative, Approachable, Reliable, Enthusiastic?

 

We may have the job for you!

 

West Heath School is looking for creative, approachable, reliable, enthusiastic and forward thinking people to join its outstanding care team.

 

‘Ofsted Outstanding January 2019’

 

As a member of the residential team you will provide a high quality needs led service to children and young people at the School by adopting a child centred approaches that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each child the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

 

Creative – you see alternative ways to get things done with the children.

Approachable – children feel able to approach you and talk to you.

Reliable – the children you support, their families and the team know they can depend on you.

Enthusiastic – your willingness to engage and support children remains positive even at difficult times.

 

Experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

 

£20,000 per annum (actual salary) Term Time only (39 weeks)

1.00pm – 11.30pm Mon-Thurs and working every 3rd Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm

 

Closing Date -Monday 1st April

Interviews -Wednesday 1st May 2019

 

 

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

 

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com
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.