Residential Child Care Officer

Hours/Contract: Term-time only, Fixed-Term until 31st August 2022. 42 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 

The Role:  

• To provide children a stable, well-balanced value base, recognising the importance of equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices in line with fundamental British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development.

• To promote an atmosphere in which children can, within the routines and structure of the care provision, be supported, stimulated and provided opportunities, to achieve their full potential.

• To lead by example and act as a positive role-model to children with regards to dress, attendance, punctuality and socially acceptable behaviour

• To recognise and reward achievement whilst ensuring that children gain an understanding of discipline and consequences for actions.

• To ensure that children are provided a social environment, in which children are supported and encouraged to develop their own identity, special interests and opportunities to experience everything life has to offer.

• To record and report In line with Academy policies and procedures whilst adhering to GDPR and child protection legislation.

• To ensure records are accurate and up-to-date and write weekly reports and annual reviews as required.

• To undertake the writing of care plans for children that meet specific social care objectives and develop positive interventions in line with children’s individual needs.

• To provide support to families and develop trusting relationships. To develop positive links with outside agencies

• To plan, arrange and oversee both individual and group recreational activities, trips and experiences for children.

• To be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the residential house, ensuring that any maintenance issues are logged and raised appropriately.

• To supervise children according to specific supervision ratios during mealtimes, unstructured time, recreation and off-site trips, to ensure children are safe.

• To ensure that children’s needs are met in relation to health, hygiene, diet and specific medial needs.

• Participate in a working rota, attend regular training, CPD events specific to the role and perform sleep-ins when required in accordance with Academy policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and safe running of the residential provision.

The Person: 

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude

• A passion for, and understanding of, autism

• Resilience

• A good standard of practical skills and knowledge in child care

• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation

• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.

• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically

Next Steps: So if you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Rachel Barnes, Office Manager on 01249 814125 or email at rbarnes@springfields.wilts.sch.uk. If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.

 All applications to be made directly through TES.

Closing date: for applications is 22nd August 2021 at Midnight.

Interview Date:  Interviews will be held on week commencing 6th September 2021.

Opportunities and Benefits:  We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.