Support Worker
Reference
PRI46880
Location
Newbury Manor School, Newbury Nr Mells, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3RG
Priory Group Division
Education & Children's Services
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Salary
£18,532.80 per annum
Hours
An average of 45 hours per week, term time only
Job Advert Role Description
The successful candidate will contribute to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting the social and independence activities and experiences, which enhance the learning and development of children and young people. You will be required to support young people in accessing their planned activities, including some aspects of personal care.
- A crucial element of this role is to ensure the social and emotional development of our students by role modelling
- The successful candidates will have the ability to work flexibly across a shift system including early, late and weekend shifts
- You must also be able to demonstrate a high degree of emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
A QCF level 3 Diploma in relevant care/children & young people related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have QCF Level 3 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.
A clean driving license with at least 3 years driving experience is essential.
Your Benefits
- Priory Perks reward and discount scheme
- Comprehensive induction
- Pension scheme
- We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Employee recognition scheme.
We provide a total environment where young people are offered safe, secure and predictable surroundings in which they can come to understand their own areas of difficulties and learn skills and techniques in order to overcome them. This ensures that they are able to fulfil their potential socially, academically, physically and spiritually and enable them to rebuild their low self-esteem and self-belief.
We take pride in the environment we can offer. The school is located in a beautiful, quiet, rural location in Somerset in a Georgian manor house, which has a range of outbuildings and extensive grounds. Our ethos was created in the belief that a positive, supportive, achieving culture is essential for good pupil progress. We seek to maximise independence and individual potential so pupils gain the skills to live happy, meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Division DBS info
References
For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
Disclosure
Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.
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Job Description
Closing Date
30/04/2021
