Residential Childcare Team Leader
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,512.73 to £29,286.38 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Full Time Equaivalent Salary £31,113.50 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | RG18 3BQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mary Hare School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Term Time Role: 37 weeks (secondary school) or 38 week (primary school)
Salary: £28,512.73 p.a. to £29,286.38 p.a. (full time equivalent of £31,113.50)
Sleeping In Allowance: £40.76 per sleep-in
Holidays: 14 weeks of School Holidays per year
Shift Rota Patterns: Family friendly
An Opportunity to be a Team Leader In residential childcare!
Mary Hare is a residential special school for deaf children and young people aged between 5 to 19.
Set in beautiful surroundings on a country estate just outside Newbury the boarding (residential care) houses are designed specifically for each age range and provide a home from home for all children who board during term times. Mary Hare is an oral environment, and our children and young people thrive on being able to use their voices.
We are proud of our staff retention and across the homes the average length of service exceeds 8 years, rising to 15 years. We are equally proud of our culture which is welcoming, supportive and professional and our values are embedded in the daily lives of everyone at Mary Hare.
As we welcome more pupils in September, we have opportunities for childcare worker roles in our boarding houses:
Are you someone who has experience working in residential childcare in a supervisory or Shift Leader role?
Have you been a youth worker, activity instructor and enjoy enabling and encouraging children and young people?
Do you have experience leading others and in being innovative and creative with and on behalf of children and young people?
Are you passionate about being the best role model you can be and inspiring this in others?Are you looking for a change, would you enjoy experiencing the residential care environment in a different, inspiring way, in a wonder location?
Are you keen to develop yourself in an organization which will encourage and support you with training and qualifications?
Are you keen to be a member of a leadership team of likeminded, passionate people?
You will be leading an experienced team of care staff, working a shift pattern which is flexible to the needs of the houses, and which promotes a healthy work life balance in addition to being term time only.
Hours of work: 41 per week
Benefits:
As well as an inclusive and supportive work environment, and a stunning location benefits also include a generous pension scheme, subsidised canteen, free on-site parking & 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Term Time only – 37 weeks a year
Flexible and responsive shift pattern
On-going training and learning from in house and external trainers and experts
Opportunity to undertake Diploma Level 5
Excellent progression opportunities and competitive salary
School holidays off
What we need from you
You have been in a position of supervisory or shift leadership and can demonstrate your leadership style and approach to shift management.
You have a Diploma Level 3 in children and young people.
You can confidently communicate with children, parents, colleagues and professionals.
You can actively listen to others.
The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
A calm and consistent approach.
Good written and IT skills.
Be committed to ongoing professional development
If you would like an informal conversation with one of the Care Leadership Team to discuss any role you are interested in please contact Ros Congden on 01635 244312.
How to Apply!:
To apply, please click on the link provided to be taken to our application page where you can also download our application form and the job description.
Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form. Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Salary: £28,512.73 p.a. to £29,286.38 p.a. (full time equivalent of £31,113.50)
Sleeping In Allowance: £40.76 per sleep-in
Holidays: 14 weeks of School Holidays per year
Shift Rota Patterns: Family friendly
An Opportunity to be a Team Leader In residential childcare!
Mary Hare is a residential special school for deaf children and young people aged between 5 to 19.
Set in beautiful surroundings on a country estate just outside Newbury the boarding (residential care) houses are designed specifically for each age range and provide a home from home for all children who board during term times. Mary Hare is an oral environment, and our children and young people thrive on being able to use their voices.
We are proud of our staff retention and across the homes the average length of service exceeds 8 years, rising to 15 years. We are equally proud of our culture which is welcoming, supportive and professional and our values are embedded in the daily lives of everyone at Mary Hare.
As we welcome more pupils in September, we have opportunities for childcare worker roles in our boarding houses:
Are you someone who has experience working in residential childcare in a supervisory or Shift Leader role?
Have you been a youth worker, activity instructor and enjoy enabling and encouraging children and young people?
Do you have experience leading others and in being innovative and creative with and on behalf of children and young people?
Are you passionate about being the best role model you can be and inspiring this in others?Are you looking for a change, would you enjoy experiencing the residential care environment in a different, inspiring way, in a wonder location?
Are you keen to develop yourself in an organization which will encourage and support you with training and qualifications?
Are you keen to be a member of a leadership team of likeminded, passionate people?
You will be leading an experienced team of care staff, working a shift pattern which is flexible to the needs of the houses, and which promotes a healthy work life balance in addition to being term time only.
Hours of work: 41 per week
Benefits:
As well as an inclusive and supportive work environment, and a stunning location benefits also include a generous pension scheme, subsidised canteen, free on-site parking & 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Term Time only – 37 weeks a year
Flexible and responsive shift pattern
On-going training and learning from in house and external trainers and experts
Opportunity to undertake Diploma Level 5
Excellent progression opportunities and competitive salary
School holidays off
What we need from you
You have been in a position of supervisory or shift leadership and can demonstrate your leadership style and approach to shift management.
You have a Diploma Level 3 in children and young people.
You can confidently communicate with children, parents, colleagues and professionals.
You can actively listen to others.
The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
A calm and consistent approach.
Good written and IT skills.
Be committed to ongoing professional development
If you would like an informal conversation with one of the Care Leadership Team to discuss any role you are interested in please contact Ros Congden on 01635 244312.
How to Apply!:
To apply, please click on the link provided to be taken to our application page where you can also download our application form and the job description.
Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form. Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974