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Mental Health Co-Ordinator, Bedelsford School

Mental Health Co-Ordinator, Bedelsford School

Bedelsford School

Kingston upon Thames

  • £24,242 - £26,983 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade E FTE £24,242 - £26,983 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Pro Rata to £20,758 - £ 23,105
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 June 2022

Job overview

Salary: Grade E FTE £24,242 - £26,983 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Pro Rata to £20,758 - £ 23,105

Location: Bedelsford School, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ

Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 08.30 – 16.00 Tuesday 08.30 – 17.00

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school based in Kingston which provides innovative education and a supportive environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school provides places for 120 pupils with a wide range of physical disabilities including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and complex health needs

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School keenly takes account of the development of neuroscientific knowledge and research to develop the skills of the staff team. Staff are trained to understand the unique way pupils learn and are supported to implement the teaching strategies to ensure pupils make the maximum progress. To find out more about us visit www.bedelsfordschool.org.

Working with the Mental Health Lead and wellbeing team, you will assist with the provision of a high standard of clinically effective and evidence based assessment of wellbeing, and intervention to pupils. You will support staff wellbeing, by developing and delivering training for staff and managers to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace and forge links with NHS mental health services.

The successful candidate will have attained a qualification in mental health, counselling or therapeutic support. You will be able to demonstrate experience of having worked with children and young people who have complex, severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities / complex health needs. You will have a good understanding of relevant legislation and good practice within the realm of safeguarding and mental health support, as well as knowledge of the factors and issues relating to health, lifestyle and mental health in children and young people, and the impact it can have on individuals.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact Bedelsford-hr@bedelsfordschool.org.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: Midday 17th June 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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+44 20 85469838

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