Residential Childcare Officer

7 days ago

Chertsey, United Kingdom Meath School Full time

Location : Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey Salary : £28,226 – £29,656 Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time Contract (39 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, all school holidays paid) Working pattern : Shift working across the week; mornings and evenings Role Overview As a Residential Childcare Officer you will encourage children to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of our team, you will work hard to empower our young people, help them break through barriers and experience a range of varied opportunities and activities. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality care and support for a caseload of 6-7 pupils in a residential education setting. Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and other care staff. Plan and deliver individual and group activities to enhance children’s personal, social, and emotional development. Administer medication, oversee children’s diets, and provide guidance on life skills. Mentor volunteers and newly recruited staff, fostering a supportive and professional team environment. Ensure all risk assessments are conducted in collaboration with the Residential Services Manager. Actively contribute to the creation of a safe and stimulating environment, adhering to national care standards. What we are looking for Qualifications : L3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or L3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential). Experience : Previous experience working with children and young people, especially those with special needs, is vital. Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, parents, and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to plan, assess, and monitor educational and development programmes. Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations. About Us Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non‑maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. ‘Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that ‘everyone can have friends here’. Safeguarding Statement Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain. Accessibility Support We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you #J-18808-Ljbffr

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