Residential Care Worker

Moor House School & College

Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ

Residential Care Worker – Full Time/Permanent

£23,130 - £23,571 (full-time working salary / NVQ 3 Qualified)

£20,953 – 22,198 (full-time working salary / Unqualified)

You will join a thriving Residential Care Team that delivers exceptional outcomes for speech and language impaired children and young people at this Ofsted “Outstanding” rated Special School (10-16 years) and College (16-19 years).

Responsible for providing the highest levels of care and support for our students as outlined in their Education and Healthcare Plans. You will be an appointed key-worker providing a safe and secure environment for all the students in our care, both individually and as part of a team with the overall objective of supporting students to achieve and maximise their potential.

If you are child centred, qualified and suitably experienced with a friendly and flexible approach and a commitment to develop your skills in a supportive environment then we would welcome your interest in these roles.

Applicants who do not hold a relevant NVQ 3 qualification will be offered the opportunity to complete the qualification, with financial support and paid time off, but will be required to qualify within two years of their appointment. 

The post offers generous family friendly holiday provision and employer support available for staff seeking shared accommodation. In addition, a stakeholder pension scheme is available with staff contributions matched by the School up to a generous capped limit.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email jobs@moorhouseschool.co.uk and provide a contact telephone number. 

Closing date for all applications: 9am on Friday 20 September 2019

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 23 September 2019

For an application and further information go to: www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/vacancies

CV and covering statement should be emailed to: jobs@moorhouseschool.co.uk

Moor House School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be screened, including checks with past employers and with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).