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Student Health and Support Lead, Gillingham
Client: MidKent College
Location:
Gillingham, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
25294b2ad306
Job Views:
7
Posted:
13.02.2025
Expiry Date:
30.03.2025
Job Description:
As we expand our provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the College in a new role as a Health and Care Coordinator.
We are looking for a resilient and motivated individual to be responsible for the coordination and review of information, resources and training in relation to the ongoing health and care needs of students within the College. You will ensure consistent and robust information sharing practices take place between key staff, parents and other professionals, supporting the creation of risk assessments, support plans and policies to ensure the health and care needs of the students are met at College.
If you are committed to advocating for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of students with disabilities, empowering them to advocate for themselves and access the support and resources they need to succeed then this is the role for you!
Main Responsibilities and Duties
The successful applicant will be co-ordinating and reviewing information, resources and training in relation to the ongoing health and care needs of students within the College, ensuring consistent and robust information sharing practices take place between key staff, parents and other professionals, supporting the creation of risk assessments, support plans and policies to ensure the health and care needs of the students are met at College.
You will have a Level 4 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent and a degree in a related field or equivalent substantial experience of managing the Health and Care needs of young people. You may have a background in nursing, the healthcare sector or the education sector.
You will have experience of conducting assessments, writing risk assessments and care plans and keeping robust records. You will be an excellent communicator who is able to form positive relationships and act as a role model and ambassador.
This is a permanent position, working 22.5 hours per week over an extended term-time of 42 weeks per year. There is flexibility around the pattern of these hours within the standard working week of 8.30-17.00 Monday-Thursday and 08:30-16:30 Friday, as long as this includes Wednesday afternoons. You will work across both the Medway and Maidstone campuses.
All staff are required to
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
* A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
* Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
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