Lead Residential Support Worker

Heathlands School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation available

Sleep-in allowances

Job summary

Heathlands School is seeking a full-time Lead Residential Support Worker to manage the residential department for deaf children aged 3–18 near St Albans. The role requires NVQ3 in Child Care, experience in a residential setting, and proficiency in sign language. An enhanced DBS check is required.

The position includes on-site accommodation and salary according to H6/H7 scales, with sleep-in allowances and unsocial-hour pay where applicable.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Child Care; experience in residential setting advantageous.
• Ability to communicate in sign language is necessary.
• Enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential department and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils are prioritised.
• Work effectively within the team to run the residential provision.

Skills

Sign language

Education

NVQ3 in Child Care

Job description

Onsite accommodation is available.

Salary range H6/7: £29540 - £34434 (£15.31-£17.85 per hour) depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: Monday 12noon - 10pm

Tuesday: 6.45am - 10am and 3.15pm - 10pm

Wednesday: 6.45am - 10am and 3.15pm - 10pm

Thursday: 6.45am - 10am and 3.15pm - 10pm

Friday: 6.45am - 10am

Additional allowances are paid for sleep-in duties (average two sleep-in duties per week) which are undertaken on a rota basis. Currently £40 per night (sleep in) and between £620 - £660 per year for unsocial hours linked to your salary grade.

Heathlands is a special school for deaf children aged 3-18 set in beautiful grounds close to the city of St Albans. The residential sector caters for up to 20 weekly boarders. Safeguarding and wellbeing is at the top of our agenda.

We are seeking a full time Lead Residential Support Worker. An NVQ3 in Child Care and experience of work in a residential setting would be advantageous. The ability to communicate in sign language is necessary.

This role is expected to work positively and constructively within a team, taking responsibility for the overall running of the department.

Heathlands is committed to safeguarding pupils and this post will require an enhanced DBS check.