Child Care Officer

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Shifts are available between 7.30am-9.15am and 3pm-8.30pm. This is an indication of the work pattern but this will be dependent on the needs of particular children. Mainly covering Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Working Pattern: Flexible as above and can be discussed at interview.

We have exciting opportunities for part-time Child Care Officers to join the team at Linden Bridge School.

Linden Bridge is a friendly school that value everyone in their team. They offer free on-site parking, free refreshments, and a comprehensive induction programme for new staff.

Linden Bridge has a small Residential Department which allows up to 16 children per night to access their extended learning provision and they are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to come and join the Residential Team as a Child Care Officer.

The successful person will assist the Key Workers and provide extra support to their residential children and young people, ensuring the children have a rewarding and enjoyable Boarding experience.

The successful candidate will have effective communication skills and the ability to offer students positive experiences and relationships.

Linden Bridge School is a special school in Worcester Park, Surrey for children and young people with complex communication and interaction needs. Originally part of the LIFT Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools who work together to use and share a wide range of expertise and services, LIFT Partnership has now merged with The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) from March 2021.

THPT can offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.
• Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.

For additional information about The Howard Partnership Trust please view the video below.

Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement, early applications are encouraged.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.