Residential Child Care Worker

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and committed Residential Child Care Worker to join our residential team in our highly successful academy, which holds a recent Good Ofsted status.  This post involves working with boys aged 10 -16 years who have social, emotional and mental health needs.

Candidates need to be able to work as part of a team as well as use their own initiative in this fast paced and fun environment.  The residential team work closely with the school and aim to provide a balanced 24-hour curriculum to meet individual and group needs.   You must be caring, nurturing and fair to enable the students to develop positive and trusting relationships.  A good sense of humour is essential.

There is a strong emphasis on activities to learn new skills and to help develop confidence and self-regulation.  You will be encouraged and expected to take part by being enthusiastic and willing to support those that are struggling.

16 hours per week based on a shift rota, involving evening shifts.  Evening shifts include: Monday to Thursday 2.30pm to 10.45pm.  Sleeping in duties also apply to this post of which the NJC Sleeping-in Duty payment is payable.  No weekend shifts, public holiday or school holiday shifts are required.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of a great team then please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit or ask any questions.

Candidates must have

·            Proven experience of/or a passion for learning, working with/caring for children and young people with SEMH.

·            Ability to use MS Word and Excel and Email or willingness to learn.

·            NVQ Level 3 in Child/Young Persons Care, or equivalent, is strongly desirable.

·            Driving licence qualifications to drive a D1 mini bus is desirable

·            With a current car driving license along with flexibility and willingness to use own car to transport students.

·            The ability to work as part of a highly effective team.

·            Enthusiastic, reliable and committed.  Possess energy, vigor, perseverance, and empathy.

·            Ability to manage confidential data in a professional and sensitive way with an understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

·            Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances.

·            Ability to learn school policies and procedures.

·            Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy.

·            Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.

·            Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role.

We will offer you

·            Two week October half term

·            Recognition of continuous service

·            Brand new facilities, attractive and well-resourced residential and school buildings

·            Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme

·            Continuous Professional Development

·            Free onsite car/bike parking at our Academy

·            Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

·            Staff Wellbeing group

·            A dedicated and supportive team

·            A Residential Academy that is fully committed to nurturing the potential in all of our pupils.

To discover what makes Ramsden Hall so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting Jane Quilter on telephone: 01277 624580 or email: jquilter@ramsdenhall.org.uk   We encourage openness and warmly welcome prospective staff to visit.  We look forward to welcoming you – Tara Cordrey-Head of Residential and Emma Baker, Headteacher.  We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

Ramsden Hall Academy (RHA) is part of the Parallel Learning Trust (PLT), a Multi Academy Trust based in Keston, Bromley and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy.  As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references.  We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

PLT is a Multi Academy Trust and Approved DfE Academy Sponsor; a forward thinking and innovative primary, special and alternative provision provider. PLT is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities. 

Closing date for applications is 21st April 2023, 4pm and interviews will take place the following week.