About the role
Heathlands School, St Albans
Required ASAP
Lead Residential Support Worker
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 and the provision has consistently gained outstanding Ofsted reports. Safeguarding 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.
Salary range H6/7: £27334 - £32076 (£14.17-£16.63 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 committed to safeguarding pupils and this post will require an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this position, please return your completed Application Form and Person Specification form to:
Co-Headteachers, Heathlands School, Heathlands Drive, St Albans, AL3 5AY. (head@heathlands.herts.sch.uk)
For an informal discussion please phone 01727 807807 to speak to Mrs Shields, Co-Headteacher or contact the school by email to arrange a facetime discussion.
All forms are available from our school website – www.heathlands.herts.sch.uk.
Closing date: Friday 30 August 2024 @ 12:00 noon
Interview dates: 12.9.24 or 13.9.24
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