Job title: Residential Care Worker
Location: Torrington
Salary: Starting salary – £24,982 per year.
Job type: Full-time – Permanent. (1700hours p/a term time only). This annualised hour post is full time term time only (you will not work during school holidays) and involves an annual shift pattern, of Monday to Thursday evenings it does include two split shifts a week the occasional sleep-in but does not include any weekends.
Marland Residential School is a weekly boarding school for males aged 8-16 with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. In September 2021 the team here and the care we provide were graded as “outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted. An opportunity has arisen for the ‘right’ person to join our care team. You must have the ability to support young people with complex needs, and be able to respond appropriately to challenging behaviour. You will have a genuine desire to work with young people and have the ability and skills needed to engage them in social activities, enjoy being in their company and be passionate about enabling them to succeed.
The Role:
As an RCW you will be a key member of the whole school staff team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to our students. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build positive relationships with students, their families and key professionals. A relevant level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Pre-interview visits (evenings preferred) are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Marland School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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Candidates with experience of; Care Support, Social Worker, Enabler, Care Helper, Care Management, Care Assist, Support Assistant, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Autism Support, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Coordinator, Private Care Assistant, Private Care, Care Home Assistant, Care Home Worker, Support Care Worker, NVQ 2, Social Care, CCA may also be considered for this role.
