Residential Care Worker - Team Leader - Live out Position
Salary: Salary £29,959 - £35,134 (Including NVQ Allowance) Depending on experience
Position: 42 hours per week Full Time - Permanent
Location: Oxted, Surrey
You will join a thriving Residential Care Team that delivers exceptional outcomes for speech and language impaired children and young people at this Ofsted “Outstanding” rated Special School (10-16 years) and College (16-19 years).
The Head of Residential Care and Safeguarding is looking for a committed member of staff who can:
Support the Head of Residential Care and Operations Managers, ensuring the overall efficiency and effective operation of the Residential Care provision and to ensure the residential service is fully compliant with the National Minimum Care Standards and delivers outstanding outcomes for young people as defined by the Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework.
As Team Leader you will be responsible for managing a team of residential care staff within the College setting with the expectation of taking responsibility for all areas as documented in the job description.
It is a requirement of all staff within the School & College to work collaboratively with colleagues from all departments and with representatives from those external agencies with whom they come into contact as part of their duties.
If you are child centred, qualified and suitably experienced with a friendly and flexible approach and a commitment to develop your skills in a supportive environment then we would welcome your interest in these roles.
A relevant NVQ level 3 qualification is required - plus a commitment to undertake role specific training as required.
If you are child centred, qualified and suitably experienced with a friendly and flexible approach and a commitment to develop your skills in a supportive environment then we would welcome your interest in these roles.
NVQ level 3 qualification in Children & Young People Services is essential
The post offers generous family friendly holiday provision. In addition, a stakeholder pension scheme is available with staff contributions matched by the School up to a generous capped limit.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email jobs@moorhouseschool.co.uk and provide a contact telephone number.
Closing date for all applications: 9am on Monday 8 January 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
or email completed application forms to: jobs@moorhouseschool.co.uk
Moor House School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be screened, including checks with past employers and with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).