Head of House for Residential School

2 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Top Job Recruitment Full time
Top Job Recruitment are looking for a Head of House for a residential school based in Colchester.

Our client is a School with a Residential setting on site.


As a Head of House, you will be responsible for both the staff and children in your house in the absence of the Head of Care/ Deputy Head of Care.

The shifts are 37 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday Term Time only on a rotating shift pattern, including some sleeping-in duties.


Head of House Job Role

  • Work with individual pupils or small groups in a variety of activities both on and offsite.
  • Provide appropriate support to pupils with serve, profound and multiple learning difficulties.
  • Attend to pupils' personal needs such as toileting, dressing feeding (orally or through a tube), mobility etc.
  • Understand each pupil's specific learning needs and styles.
  • Carry out specific care tasks under the supervision of senior staff until full training is provided.
  • Respond to emergency services e.g first aid.
  • Assist pupils during physical activities e.g swimming.
  • Participate in staff training days.

Head of House Skills Required

  • Previous experience working with Children.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Health and Social or Children and Young Peoples NVQ.
  • Basic first aid training.
  • Experience in a residential or education setting.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£18,342.78 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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