Pastoral Care Manager

Witherslack Group Ltd.; Chorley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to lead a team in providing exceptional care for young people with complex emotional and behavioral needs. This role involves creating a supportive environment, developing tailored programs, and collaborating with families to ensure the best outcomes for each individual. With a commitment to nurturing talent and promoting from within, this organization offers a fulfilling career path. Join a team that values diversity and empowers its staff to make a real difference in the lives of young people, while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing tools

Medical cover reimbursements

Beautiful environments with excellent facilities

Referral bonus of £1,000

Pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils.
• Experience in staff appraisal and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support young people's emotional needs.
• Develop individualized programs for each young person.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils

Team management

Multi-agency collaboration

Good organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Leadership qualification

Job description

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As a Pastoral Manager, you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young people’s emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges, requiring more support than most. You’ll ensure they receive this support by applying high standards of care, working with families, and developing individualized programs for each young person. Through careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting, you will understand their developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility, good organizational skills, and effective team management will make you an asset to the Witherslack Group.

One of the best environments in SEND

Westmorland School is renowned for awards, accolades, and praise from parents and professionals. What sets it apart is its ability to cater to two distinct areas of special educational need, within separate, individualized learning environments. The school successfully delivers two curriculum approaches for ASD and SEMH pupils through its BEARS and CATS settings.

The success of Westmorland’s differentiated approach is evident from its ongoing development, external recognition, Ofsted outstanding ratings, and most importantly, the excellent outcomes for its pupils.

What we do for you

We value your hard work and dedication, rewarding you with competitive salary and benefits. You’ll have opportunities to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to our young people, including:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays, reflecting your hard work
• Progression: Many of our leaders have been promoted from within
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Facilities: Beautiful environments with excellent facilities
• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each friend you recommend
• Pension: Contributory scheme matched up to 5%

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs. Our workforce reflects this diversity, enabling us to engage, encourage, and inspire our pupils to be themselves. You’ll connect with our pupils through your experience and empathy, including:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils, and working with families in challenging circumstances
• Experience of multi-agency collaboration, with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation
• NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Leadership qualification (preferred)
• Experience in staff appraisal, performance management, and supervision

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best future, and we are committed to providing our teams with meaningful careers in a purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sections.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

To apply, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our website. All our schools can be found here.

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