Care Officer/ Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant/Residential School Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational organization in Chigwell seeks a Care Officer to support children in a residential school setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in social, emotional, or mental health needs, as well as an ability to manage challenging behaviors. Responsibilities include developing care plans, providing quality care, and facilitating outdoor activities. Empathy and resilience are crucial, and training will be provided. A temporary position with potential for permanency.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available

Safeguarding training provided

Qualifications

• Experience with social/emotional/mental health needs required.
• Capability to handle challenging behaviors is essential.
• Background in outdoor activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for children in a residential setting.
• Implement care plans to meet children's needs.
• Carry out meals, recreational, and educational activities.
• Administer medication as needed for children's health.
• Maintain records of progress and incidents.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals for care.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

De-escalation strategies

Understanding of special educational needs

Outdoor activities coordination

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Care Officer/ Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant

Protocol Education are seeking a Care Officer to join a SEND provision in Chigwell.

This role is for a Residential school, supporting specialist students who have Social/ Emotional/ Mental Health needs from the ages of 5–11 years.

Hours are shown below. These students may have come from distressed or toxic backgrounds. The right candidate will need to be confident with de-escalation strategies, and able to handle challenging behaviours. You must be empathetic and have a good understanding or background in special educational needs, social, emotional, or mental health needs. Resilience and hard work are a must. An outdoors/sports/activity co-ordinator background would be great, as this role entails many outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality care for children in a residential setting
• Assisting in developing and implementing care plans for each child, ensuring their physical, therapeutic, emotional, and social needs are met
• Carrying out daily activities such as meals, recreational activities, and educational programs
• Ensuring the health and well-being of children, including administering medication as needed
• Maintaining accurate records of each child's progress, behaviour, and any incidents
• Working with parents, guardians, and other professionals involved in the child's care to ensure a comprehensive approach to wellbeing

Hours

• Monday 14:00–20:30
• Tuesday & Wednesday 07:00–09:30, returning 14:30–20:30
• Thursday 07:00–10:00, returning 12:00–20:30
• Friday 07:00–15:00

Requirements & Qualifications

• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training for this role
• Experience or background in special educational needs and/or social–emotional, mental health needs
• Capability to use de-escalation strategies and manage challenging behaviours
• Empathy, resilience, and a willingness to work outdoors; previous outdoors/activities experience is a plus
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children

Additional information

• We are open to applicants from alternative backgrounds with transferable skills; accommodation may be available
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service
• Pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment at a later date
• Protocol Education provides safeguarding training; full assistance with safeguarding and Prevent Duty training is offered
• Privacy policy information is available on the Protocol Education website