Residential Key Worker - Barndale House school
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
23/07/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/08/2021 12:00
Salary:
£12,777 - £13,032
Allowances:
Sleep in allowance payable
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Barndale House School
Further Information
Barndale House School is a forward thinking, ambitious and caring residential special school in Alnwick town. Our children and young people are aged 2-19 years of age with a diverse range of needs including: · Communication & Interaction · Cognition & Learning · Social, Emotional & Mental Health.
Our school motto is: ‘What I learn today, prepares me for tomorrow ‘
We are starting our journey to become a centre of excellence for the community. We pride ourselves on providing education and support to all children, young people and their families that will prepare them for their future. Our school is driven to ensure all children are prepared to reach their own potential and are as independent as possible in their transition into adulthood. The PFA outcomes shape our 24-hour curriculum development and underpin our practise throughout the school.
Ofsted inspected our residential provision in October 2019 and we are proud that it was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted stated that ‘The residential provision provides a nurturing environment which is preparing the children and young people with the skills they need for later life.’
We are searching for a caring, dynamic and self-motivated Residential Key Worker to be an active member of our residential staff team. You will be expected to provide a warm, caring, positive and stimulating environment for all children and young people. You will work alongside our whole school staff team to promote our school aims and values.
You will encourage the children and young people to thrive by investing time, listening, celebrating their individuality and achievements whilst supporting them systematically on their pathway to adulthood.
You should be capable of maintaining a high quality approach to the delivery of our 24-hour curriculum and individual care needs.
Previous experience in a similar education or social care setting and an NVQ level 3 qualification relating to children, young people / social care are an essential requirement for this role. The post is also subject to an enhanced criminal record / DBS check which will be carried out prior to the start of employment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all of our staff to share this commitment.
Further information about the school and residential provision can be found on our website.
This is a permanent post for 28.5 hours per week, working afternoons/evenings
Mon-Thursday 2.45pm – 9.00pm, plus one overnight sleep-in per week. Sleep in allowance is applicable to this post.
An application pack, including an application form, is available to download in the supporting documents. Please ensure that application form and criminal records declaration form are all completed and returned to enable the application to be considered. Application forms should also include the email addresses of your referees.
Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by e-mail, no later than midday on 26th August 2021
If you are successful for interview please download and bring with you to interview the completed Criminal Records declaration form.
School Name: Barndale House School
Full address: Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland
Postcode: NE66 1DQ
Tel.: 01665 602541
e-mail: admin@barndalehouse.northumberland.sch.uk
Website address: www.barndalehouse.northumberland.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.