Care Support Assistant (Residential) at Valence School

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Pension & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions

Retail discounts & subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Valence School in Westerham is seeking Care Support Assistants to help students develop independence in class or residential settings. You will assist with meals, personal care and mobility while supporting learning and safety.

Role involves following care plans, safeguarding, and contributing to student wellbeing. Training including medication administration is provided; part-time posts prorated accordingly.

Qualifications

• Physically able to move, handle and support students safely.
• Willing to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Patient, respectful with excellent communication.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Positive, resilient and adaptable to change.
• Desirable: experience in school or residential setting; GCSE English/Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class or residential settings to develop independence.
• Assist with meals, personal care and mobility while maintaining safety.
• Support learning, life skills and activities promoting development.
• Follow student care plans and coordinate with education/residential teams.
• Participate in training including medication and gastrostomy feed administration.

Skills

Physical movement ability

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional development mindset

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (desirable)

Job description

About this Role

'GOLDEN HELLO' PAYMENT OF £500*

Monday to Thursday : 24 hours per week : 3.30pm to 9.30pm : £15,011 gross p.a.

or

Monday to Thursday : 16 hours per week : 6.00pm to 10.00pm : £10,007 gross p.a.

About this role

We are looking for Care SupportAssistants to support students across in either the class or residentialsettings. In this hands-on, rewardingrole you will help students develop their independence, life skills andconfidence every day.

You will support students' physical, social, emotional andeducational needs, helping with daily activities such as mealtimes, personalcare and mobility. You will also assistwith learning, life skills and activities that promote independence andpersonal development. You will workclosely with the education or residential teams following student care plansand maintaining safety whilst supporting students' wellbeing. Specialist training including medication andgastrostomy feed administration will be provided as required.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is physically able to move, handle and support students safely
• Who is committed to professional development, including working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if applicable
• Patient, respectful and supportive, with excellent communication skills
• Understands safeguarding and child protection principles
• Positive, resilient, adaptable and able to respond to changing situations
• Desirable: Experience in a school or residential setting, GCSEs in English and Maths, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or knowledge of SEND practice.

What we offer:

• A role with real purpose and daily impact
• Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff wellbeing sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking

Why work with us?

Be part of a supportive, passionate team, helping students achieve theirpotential while developing your own skills and career.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.

Valence School iscommitted to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and onlinechecks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require anenhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of OffendersAct).

*Prorated for part time posts. Term and Conditions apply.