PERSONAL CARE OFFICER & LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL
(These 2 contracts are separate but are to be undertaken by the same person for continuity for our children)
Total hours across both roles: 26.25 hrs per week, Monday – Friday, 9.15am – 3pm
PERSONAL CARE OFFICER
Grade & Scale point: Grade 2, scp 2-3
Salary: £23,656-£24,027 FTE, £10,725-£10,894 Actual Salary, £12.26-£12.46/hr
Hours of Work: 20hrs per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2025, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Grade & Scale point:Grade 1, scp 2
Salary: £23,656 FTE, £3,352 Actual Salary, £12.26/hr
Hours of Work: 6.25hrs per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2025, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education and are seeking to strengthen and increase our student welfare team through the appointment of a Personal Carer and Lunchtime Supervisor.
Many pupils at Frederick Holmes require a high degree of adult support to access the school curriculum and for everyday activities such as eating and drinking and personal care routines. The school works with a multidisciplinary team, including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy to meet these needs. We also have a full-time nursing team based at the school.
Experience of working with children with complex special needs is desirable. All candidates will be expected to undertake the training required to meet the needs of the children.
You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and/or with groups in class.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. To contribute to individual care plans and risk assessments and be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of same.
2. To attend to the physical needs of children/young people, including dressing, eating & drinking, washing and bathing, toileting and other personal care needs.
3. To work closely with the classroom staff and inter-agency teams to position pupils in the wheelchairs, standing frames, etc.
4. To be responsible for keeping the support room areas tidy, clean and hygienic. This will include the washing of the changing beds, curtains and clothes (if necessary) and sluicing of items.
5. To be fully aware of the pupil/student’s medical needs and to pass on relevant information to the inter-agency teams, particularly the nursing team and classroom support staff, on a day to day basis.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
1. To be able to successfully monitor and assess situations and to take appropriate action quickly and effectively in line with departmental policies and procedures.
2. To be able to work under own initiative, showing good prioritisation, time management and organisation skills and a strong sense of self discipline.
3. To be able to respond calmly, quickly and effectively to emergency situations. To maintain a high level of practice whilst working in a pressurised environment and to be mentally alert and flexible.
4. Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
1. Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
2. A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
3. Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
4. Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
5. A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
6. Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please download our application form. Once complete, please email with an optional cover letter to Claire Turner, HR Administrator, at Frederick Holmes School.
Closing date for completed applications:8am, Monday 25 November 2024
Interviews: TBC
In line with KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those invited for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
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