Head of Care
Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Meldreth Manor Childrens Home
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £45,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2018
Job overview
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Established in 2015, we set out to create outstanding services across the country and have invested significantly to achieve this. Aurora offers an exciting career opportunity to enthusiastic and committed people wanting to play a part in our rapidly developing company.
The Head of Care will be responsible for the delivery of an exceptional residential service provision working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.
They will effectively manage every aspect of the care provision and ensure an outstanding level of service for those in our care and their families.
Meldreth Manor provides care and therapeutic support for children and young people age 6-19 years with severe and complex communication difficulties typically associated with autism and cerebral palsy. They may have sensory needs and health issues that require specialist support to enable them to access a bespoke curriculum.
Our on site school, provides education to children that live with us, as well as day students.
We have one aim; to empower children and young people to develop and grow in their own unique and inspiring way.
The site is currently undergoing significant redevelopment which will provide contemporary living and learning environments for young people. Located in 16-acres of grounds in the village of Meldreth, our childrens home provides a wonderful working environment, supportive and friendly teams and training – all of which offers a fantastic and rewarding career opportunity for those wanting to make a real difference to others.
The Role:
You will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and ensure that the quality of care provided is consistent with the quality standards and children's homes regulations.
You will be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints in partnership with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, liaising with Local Authorities, School, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for young people.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Meet the needs of the children
- Develop confident and competent staff
- Develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources
- Promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home
Requirements of the role:
Qualifications
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young Peoples services (or equivalent)
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of working with children with learning and physical disabilities and/or Autism
- Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and legislation
Skills
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and multitasking skills;
- Ability to work with children and young people
- Ability to communicate clearly to others
- Effective supervision and leadership skills
- Ability to lead the assessment of and care planning for the young people
- Ability to promote a positive approach to and management of challenging behaviour and to challenge poor practice
- Ability to write clear and accurate reports and plans to required deadlines and standards
- Ability to deliver effective training.
- Ability to mentor and coach team member
Experience
- Proven experience in a managerial within a residential setting working with young people
- The ability to cope with and remain calm in challenging and demanding situations;
- Experience of working with teaching and therapy teams
- Experience of enabling young people to learn
Benefits:
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Training and Development
- Life assurance
- Pension plan
- High street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid holiday
Enquiries:
For more information or to request a job description please call Meldreth and Orchard Manor HR team on 01763 268000 or email MMOMRecruitment@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.
Attached documents
About Aurora Meldreth Manor School
- Aurora Meldreth Manor School
- Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston
- Hertfordshire
- SG8 6LG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to our Special Needs School in Meldreth, Cambridge
Here at Aurora Meldreth Manor, many of our students have complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs. Whatever a student’s abilities or challenges, we aim to provide them with memorable experiences and stimulating activities that promote self-esteem and personal independence.
This approach is enhanced by the imaginative use of a variety of suitable and interesting resources and environments – from the rich experiences of sound, colour and touch in the sensory room, through to energising rebound therapy and physical exercises in the hydrotherapy pool.
As a registered children’s home, we can also provide students with a vibrant yet homely space in which to live, whether throughout the year or just for a short break.
We hope you enjoy reading about our school and residential facilities, and we look forward to welcoming you and your child to our community here at Aurora Meldreth Manor.
Denise Grayston - Principal, Aurora Meldreth Manor School and Children’s Home
Our School
Aurora Meldreth Manor supports children and young people aged 6-19 with highly complex learning difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, degenerative conditions or autism spectrum conditions requiring a specialist approach.
We offer day placements for 38 weeks of the year and flexible residential placements for up to 52 weeks, including weekly boarding and shared-care arrangements or residential care placements for young people accessing other local schools.
The support we provide enables each of our students to engage and progress at their own level within a living and learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood.
Our Facilities
Aurora Meldreth Manor is situated on a beautiful 14-acre site in the village of Meldreth, on the border of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
The school is fully accessible with hoisting facilities available throughout, and offers a range of modern, creative spaces for living and learning.
Facilities include:
· Interior-designed living areas
· Landscaped gardens
· Multi-use activity area
· Hydrotherapy pool
· Rebound therapy
· Multi-media room
· Multi-sensory areas
· Individual learning areas for break-out time and quiet time
A range of therapy is available at Aurora Meldreth Manor, including physiotherapy, speech and language and occupational therapy. We also offer nursing support where required, and we are one of the few schools in the country that caters for students with specialist medical requirements associated with complex health needs, such as enteral feeding.
Residential Facilities
Aurora Meldreth Manor is also a registered children’s home, providing flexible, accessible accommodation and a vibrant yet homely space in which to live.
Houses have spacious living/dining room with TV, games and eating areas and individual bedrooms with a mix of bathing facilities and hoisting throughout for safe and easy movement for those with physical conditions. For those that can eat orally, fresh food is prepared daily by our chef and a variety of tastes and diets are catered for.
Our residential care team is passionate about ensuring that every individual is happy, healthy and well-supported. Alongside delivering personal care and helping with the management of epilepsy and other conditions, our staff support our residents to develop friendships, explore new interests and take advantage of after-school and social activities.
We encourage families to visit regularly and are able to offer limited family accommodation
Our Curriculum
We follow the IMPACTS curriculum, a needs-led programme focusing on the key areas of: communication, cognition, physical development, environmental control technology, and personal, emotional and social wellbeing (which includes self-help and self-advocacy skills).
Where appropriate, the National Curriculum is taken into consideration in the planning and delivery of activities.
Teaching staff work together with therapists and learning support assistants to develop and deliver a meaningful, appropriate and personalised curriculum for every student. Classes are grouped according to students’ sensory needs, cognitive understanding and compatibility.
Some of our students have particular interests which are related to their developmental age rather than their chronological age. We consider it important to strike the right balance in acknowledging the students’ interests and offering age-appropriate options.
Our Outcomes · 100% of children and young people work towards formal qualifications such as AQA awards · 100% of the children and young people access an integrated therapeutic curriculum in preparation for adulthood · All our outdoor learning areas are fully inclusive, these include a Forest School, a Musical Garden as well as a number of Outdoor Learning Stations.
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