Residential Child Care Officer

3 April 2019
Fixed Term
Part Time - Term Time Only
18.5 Hrs
This is a Fixed Term appointment until 31.3.2020
Fountaindale School, Nottingham Rd, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BA
Scale NJE Grade 4 pt 19 £18,746 – pt 23 £21,268 pro-rata, based on part time working hours and a term time only working pattern - A sleeping in allowance of £34.00 p/night (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Required as soon as possible a part-time 18.5 hours, term time only, Residential Child Care Officer to assist in the evening and morning running of the school’s residential facility. The facility operates for 2 nights per week Monday and Tuesday and caters for a small number of children with specific physical disabilities.




The facility aims to provide an educational experience, in which students can develop their independence skills and work towards future supported self-living.


We are looking for committed, preferably experienced and qualified staff who will assist in further developing and implementing the philosophy of the school through the 24 hour curriculum. Duties will include assisting pupils in the development and implementation of their Care Plans and Individual Education Plans in liaison with other professionals, monitoring and recording pupil progress against individual targets, and assisting in the organisation of independence activities. ‘Sleeping in duty’ (on call) may be required on a rota basis for which an additional allowance (£34.00 per night) is paid.


Good communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities for the post along with relevant experience of working with children with a range of special needs.


Applicants should preferably hold a relevant Children’s Workforce Level 3 diploma or equivalent in the field of residential child care or be willing to undertake training at this level in their own time whilst in post.


Fountaindale School is committed to safer recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, checks of professional qualifications and eligibility.


Closing date: 3 April 2019 - Interviews will be held after the half term break


All completed applications should be returned to recruitment@fountaindale.notts.sch.uk no later than the closing date.


If you would like to visit Fountaindale School, please feel free to call to make an appointment to see Sallyann Hopes   Please call 01623 792671


Please apply on line at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/job-and-working


Fountaindale School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils.


 

                       

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.