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Wellbeing Worker - Full-time

Medway Green , Wouldham

  • Ref:MED886-6157-19S
  • Posted:02/12/2020
  • Pay:£20 000
  • Start Date:January 2021
  • App Close Date:13/12/2020 at 16:00
  • Interviews:14 - 18th December

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If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

 About the School

Medway Green School is a brand new SEN provision in Wouldham Kent. The school, when full, will facilitate up to 46 pupils aged 5-14 with a wide range of behavioural, social and emotional needs including ASC. The school site is currently going through significant refurbishment and phase 2 is on schedule to completed by September 2020.

About the Role

The position of Wellbeing worker is crucial to the development of the school as we grow our small but effective team.  The main purpose of this post is to provide support to students who are not able to access the learning taking place in the classroom at any given time during the school day with a view to reintegrating as soon as safely possible.  The successful candidate will provide support to classroom based staff by providing time out, extra intervention, updating and completion of Wellbeing plans and risk assessments and general communication and guidance in managing mood and behavior.  Daily duties will include car park duty, break and lunch duty, radio call outs, communication with parents, carers and other stake holders as well as record keeping to name but a few.  This is a varied and rewarding role with no two days being the same.

 Who we are looking for

We are looking for an emotionally resilient person who can apply school policy and be empathetic at the same time.  The successful candidate will be someone that students can trust and relate to.  They will also have considerable experience of working in a school with children presenting challenging behaviour and be comfortable communicating with parents and carers as well as accurate record keeping on.

 Essential Criteria

  • At least 3 years working in a school where children have challenging behaviours.
  • Proven ability to be a strong communicator with all stakeholders.
  • Approachable and honest; good sense of humour is essential.
  • A desire to develop professionally and personally.
  • A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
  • Experience of Team Teach or similar behaviour management including physical restraint.

 Why work for us

  • "Your Wellbeing Matters"
  • Employee Rewards Hub
  • No two days are ever the same
  • Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
  • Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
  • Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path 

Applications are invited online though the Acorn Care and Education website www.acorncare.co.uk. If you have any further questions regarding how to apply please contact Ben Price, Headteacher on 01634 968420 or by email at ben.price@medwaygreenschool.co.uk

 Acorn care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.

 

Information about the school

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 1-3. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.

Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 48 students. The next phase of our growth will grow our role to 67 students and introduce a KS4 curriculum.

Medway Green is a part of Acorn Education. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education with accommodations for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways.

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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.