Role: Residential Childcare Officer
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1-2 ISN 6-15 £23,297 - £26,961 FTE, Pro Rata
Actual Salary £8,064 - £9,332 + Sleeping in Rate £34.50 Per Night
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 18 Hours - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (3.00-9.00pm) + the option of sleeping in if required.
Start Date: As soon as available
Alfriston offers pupils the opportunity to board at school for 3 nights each week during term time. All pupils go home on a Thursday after school and return as day girls on a Friday. We promote a supportive and consistent environment working on positive praise and encouragement, building the girls’ confidence and self-esteem as well as their independence and social skills. We believe it is paramount that we provide a safe and secure environment for our boarders. Our excellent residential team are dedicated to meet the emotional, physical and medical needs of all the girls during their stay.
The Residential Childcare Officer is a key position, and we are looking for dynamic, inspiring individuals to join our team. We are seeking to appoint caring, child-centred, hardworking and resilient individuals with a motivation to be a positive role model and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You must have a range of both professional and personal qualities. You must be self-motivated, work well in a team, with an ability to work independently. Being open minded and having the ability to listen and be empathetic is crucial to this role. We are looking for someone who has the strength to cope with challenging situations and to help others learn and develop from these.
If you are passionate about working with children and young people we want to hear from you!