AMBERLEIGH CARE HOLDINGS

Responsibility

• amberleigh Care is not the same as other residential child care settings in that we have a very defined profile of young people – we do one thing – and we are experts in that field
• our working model informs the way staff and trained and supported and our multidisciplinary teams are diverse in age, gender, experiences and backgrounds
• in essence you will be part of a team of carers and working on a rolling rota to provide ongoing care and support to the young people
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• the ‘shift’ has a Team Leader and/or Senior leading and coordinating and then a team of therapeutic carers – typically 6-7 adults working together evenings and weekends, more around during office and school hours
• the Waking Night colleagues are a sub-team that play a vital role in both the safeguarding of the service, providing support to boys overnight and helping to maintain the environment, paperwork and systems
• safeguarding and managing boundaries is a key part of the role – but we do this with very open communication and active use of relationships – we have very low levels of incidents, safeguarding referrals or more extreme challenging behaviours
• the night team received a handover from day staff when they come on duty and overlap with a handover the following morning
• the role is varied from hour to hour, day to day – on one level it is about parenting the boys – so everything from well-being, role modelling, guide, mentor, nurture, firm boundaries, listening, playing, helping with homework, cooking, gardening, gaming, bikes, walks and activities, bedtime stories and settling, the list is endless
• in relation to the boys, most of the time the nights are very quiet – there could be a boy waking and needing a drink, a bad dream, sometimes they might have difficulty sleeping and need that adult comfort and reassurance
• as the role is varied, we need a variety of people on the team, people with different skills and talents, but also open to trying new things
• occasionally the day staff may be dealing with a behavioural issue as the night staff arrive on site – a fresh face can sometimes be useful
• we have our own school on site and our own therapy team – so part of the role is about integrating with that wider team – the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys
• this is work based on the relationships between everyone – boys, staff, up, down and sideways – we place a lot of support on helping staff develop their own self-awareness in relationship to others
• the role is varied but involves domestic duties to maintain the environment, can include some advance cooking or baking, archiving and attending to some of our paperwork systems, training and helping to maintain systems that are more easily attended to when the site is quiet
• we have our own school on site and our own therapy team and the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys

Requirements

• we are interested to hear from people with a wider range of experiences and backgrounds
• you need to be over 21 years of age – but there is no upper limit
• you need to hold a full driving licence
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• if you have previous experience of residential childcare, great – we will help you learn about our practice model and approach. This work has some overlaps but is different to the work you have done before
• we welcome people who are motivated and able to use their initiative – whilst you will be working with at least one colleague , the work tasks are often flexible and so a degree of self-coordination is necessary
• if you are considering a new career with us, great – we can provide you with all the training to bring you into this exciting and varied sector and then build a career path from there
• residential Childcare: 1 year
• support Environment: 1 year
• A sense of humour, life skills, broad interests, liking young people, resilience, creativity, problem solving etc – the boys need a variety of role models around them

Earnings for position care & support worker

Responsibility

• to be involved in the direct delivery of services to the young people in accordance with the aims of Amberleigh Care
• amberleigh Care is not the same as other residential child care settings in that we have a very defined profile of young people – we do one thing – and we are experts in that field
• our working model informs the way staff and trained and supported and our multidisciplinary teams are diverse in age, gender, experiences and backgrounds
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• to carry out any of the practical tasks out lined on individual job lists
• supervision of clients at night. Regularly checking both in house and grounds
• to be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters
• in essence you will be part of a team of carers and working on a rolling rota to provide ongoing care and support to the young people
• security of the home at night
• the Waking Night colleagues are a sub-team that play a vital role in both the safeguarding of the service, providing support to boys overnight and helping to maintain the environment, paperwork and systems
• the ‘shift’ has a Team Leader and/or Senior leading and coordinating and then a team of therapeutic carers – typically 6-7 adults working together evenings and weekends, more around during office and school hours
• the night team received a handover from day staff when they come on duty and overlap with a handover the following morning
• ensuring that Amberleigh Care is kept clean and tidy
• to assist the Management team in achieving the aims set out within the policy of the organisation and in accordance with statutory, organisation requirements
• in relation to the boys, most of the time the nights are very quiet – there could be a boy waking and needing a drink, a bad dream, sometimes they might have difficulty sleeping and need that adult comfort and reassurance
• the role is varied from hour to hour, day to day – on one level it is about parenting the boys – so everything from well-being, role modelling, guide, mentor, nurture, firm boundaries, listening, playing, helping with homework, cooking, gardening, gaming, bikes, walks and activities, bedtime stories and settling, the list is endless
• attendance at Staff meetings, and any other meeting as required
• to assist the Management team in providing the highest possible standards of care guidance, support and protection for the young people and co-operate fully with colleagues in achieving these objectives whilst remembering the needs of the child are paramount
• occasionally the day staff may be dealing with a behavioural issue as the night staff arrive on site – a fresh face can sometimes be useful
• to be included on a work rota that provides staff cover at Amberleigh Care on a shift basis. The pattern of these to be determined and planned in advance by the manager to meet the needs of the home
• to be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns of same immediately with line management
• to complete mandatory and regulatory training as required and provided by the organisation
• safeguarding and managing boundaries is a key part of the role – but we do this with very open communication and active use of relationships – we have very low levels of incidents, safeguarding referrals or more extreme challenging behaviours
• we have our own school on site and our own therapy team – so part of the role is about integrating with that wider team – the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys
• security of the home at night. All necessary precautions must be taken to affect efficient security and prevent heat/light loss
• the role is varied but involves domestic duties to maintain the environment, can include some advance cooking or baking, archiving and attending to some of our paperwork systems, training and helping to maintain systems that are more easily attended to when the site is quiet
• ensuring that Amberleigh Care and environs are kept clean and tidy
• dressing appropriately at all times when on duty
• as the role is varied, we need a variety of people on the team, people with different skills and talents, but also open to trying new things
• to report any serious faults to senior staff or Shift Co-ordinator and to repair any minor maintenance to the unit as they may judge to be within their competence
• any other duties delegated by the Care Manager and senior staff
• we have our own school on site and our own therapy team and the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys
• record keeping and administration as required to include supporting with auditing and maintenance of children's files, collation of reports and communication with external agencies
• attendance at Staff meetings, and any other meeting as required and to ensure the prescribed action is shared appropriately
• this is work based on the relationships between everyone – boys, staff, up, down and sideways – we place a lot of support on helping staff develop their own self-awareness in relationship to others
• familiarising themselves with written fire drill procedures, location and use of fire extinguishers and alarms and other necessary safety precautions and to implement such procedures as and when appropriate
• attending and contributing to a regular supervision session by arrangement with the Registered Manager

Requirements

• we are interested to hear from people with a wider range of experiences and backgrounds
• to work with and maintain a high level of supervision of young people
• to communicate with other departments on a regular basis
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• to contribute to the maintenance and provision of a high quality therapeutic community residential service for young people
• to be aware of and to understand the needs of Looked After Children
• the primary role is to provide safety, security and support to young people during the night time hours
• to understand the importance of maintaining a therapeutic and caring ethos
• it is acknowledged that for prolonged periods, the young people will be asleep
• you need to be over 21 years of age – but there is no upper limit
• you need to hold a full driving licence
• we welcome people who are motivated and able to use their initiative – whilst you will be working with at least one colleague , the work tasks are often flexible and so a degree of self-coordination is necessary
• if you have previous experience of residential childcare, great – we will help you learn about our practice model and approach. This work has some overlaps but is different to the work you have done before
• residential Childcare: 1 year
• support Environment: 1 year
• if you are considering a new career with us, great – we can provide you with all the training to bring you into this exciting and varied sector and then build a career path from there
• these periods provide opportunities for important administrative and domestic tasks which play a vital support role in the overall functioning of the home
• A sense of humour, life skills, broad interests, liking young people, resilience, creativity, problem solving etc – the boys need a variety of role models around them

Responsibility

•  To teach a varied timetable
• to support Strategic development and contribute to the school development plan and SEF
•  Day to day operational responsibility for the school
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•  Attend YP review, PEP, LAC, placement plan and annual review meetings
• to undertake teaching responsibilities and contribute to the lesson timetable
•  Liaise closely with Clinical Teams to achieve the above
• to have responsibility for the internal management, organisation and operation of the school
•  Chair daily school briefings to ensure ‘wider’ communication is disseminated effectively
• to undertake Deputy Safeguarding Lead role in school
•  To oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the school timetable
• to work closely with the Head-teacher and contribute to the overall leadership of the school, monitor and co-ordinate all aspects of daily teaching activities under guidance from the Head-teacher
• to establish, in consultation with all staff, evaluation techniques for both the school curriculum and its pupils
• participate fully in the school improvement planning and evaluation process, taking account of the agreed priorities of the school and how these link with national and local initiatives and priorities
•  Liaise closely with Care Manager’s and their teams to ensure a ‘joined up’ approach to the educational outcomes for looked after children
•  Ensure relevant paperwork is completed by relevant person following an incident in school
• to manage the day to day operational duties of the educational provision on The Oaks School site, ensuring the smooth running of the school with a proactive, inclusive approach to behaviour management, attendance and absences
•  Manage the co-ordination of pupil timetables in relation to therapy, appointments and general attendance
• 30. To support coordination of timetables and associated learning activities
• 33. Lead weekly team meetings and daily briefings with accurate recording of agenda items
•  To ensure the school team engage in all mandatory training and keep themselves up to date with subject specific knowledge
•  To work in conjunction with the head and advise and consult on any of the above
• to keep abreast of current educational developments and, in conjunction with the head, implement new initiatives into the school, ensuring an up to date and informed curriculum in line with the national standards for teaching and learning
•  Regularly review the school timetable, in conjunction with the head-teacher, to ensure it is meeting pupil’s needs and meets statutory requirements
•  Set appropriate deadlines in accordance with the Quality Calendar and ensure these are met
•  To keep abreast of current educational management, curricular issues, recent reports and legislation and ensure the school curriculum is up to date and takes account of any educational changes or new introductions
•  Internal Board Meetings
• 28. To liaise on a day to day basis with care teams, social workers and care managers
• 43. To support with the sourcing of appropriate college placements, transitions and risk assessing
•  To ensure compliance regulations are adhered to on a day to day basis
•  Care Managers Meetings
• 25. To oversee and update school management systems
•  Progress records to be kept up to date on a daily basis in relation to young people, attendance, and young people’s behaviour
• 11. To ensure the efficient management of available resources
• 15. To have overall responsibility for the security of the school and its contents
• 38. To oversee training competencies and ensure these are up to date for the education team

Requirements

•  Maintain good working relationships within the school team and beyond
•  Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
•  Mediate, arbitrate and negotiate where necessary
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•  Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
•  Supervise staff on a regular basis and contribute to ongoing supervision/development
•  Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
•  Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times when required, including before and after school and at lunchtime
•  To maintain a caring attitude towards staff, pupils, carers and parents
•  To be enthusiastic, adaptable, committed and have a great sense of humour
•  Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
•  To devote substantial time to the school and its vision
•  To ensure a therapeutic and caring environment
• school Leadership: 1 year
•  Lead a pupil centered approach to ensure the pupil remains at the heart of the school ethos
•  To work with and maintain a high level of supervision of pupils
•  To work alongside other disciplines in other manners
•  To communicate with other departments on a regular basis
•  Carry out lesson observations and promote peer observations to ensure the quality of teaching and learning is measured on a regular basis
•  Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
•  To be aware of and to understand the needs of Looked After Children
• welshpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Earnings for position headteacher

Responsibility

• amberleigh Care is not the same as other residential child care settings in that we have a very defined profile of young people – we do one thing – and we are experts in that field
• our working model informs the way staff and trained and supported and our multidisciplinary teams are diverse in age, gender, experiences and backgrounds
• in essence you will be part of a team of carers and working on a rolling rota to provide ongoing care and support to the young people
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• the ‘shift’ has a Team Leader and/or Senior leading and coordinating and then a team of therapeutic carers – typically 6-7 adults working together evenings and weekends, more around during office and school hours
• safeguarding and managing boundaries is a key part of the role – but we do this with very open communication and active use of relationships – we have very low levels of incidents, safeguarding referrals or more extreme challenging behaviours
• the role is varied from hour to hour, day to day – on one level it is about parenting the boys – so everything from well-being, role modelling, guide, mentor, nurture, firm boundaries, listening, playing, helping with homework, cooking, gardening, gaming, bikes, walks and activities, bedtime stories and settling, the list is endless
• as the role is varied, we need a variety of people on the team, people with different skills and talents, but also open to trying new things
• we have our own school on site and our own therapy team – so part of the role is about integrating with that wider team – the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys
• this is work based on the relationships between everyone – boys, staff, up, down and sideways – we place a lot of support on helping staff develop their own self-awareness in relationship to others

Requirements

• A QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People is essential for this role
• you need to be over 21 years of age – but there is no upper limit
• you need to hold a full driving licence
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• you will need previous experience of residential childcare but we will help you learn about our practice model and approach. This work has some overlaps but is different to the work you have done before
• if you are considering a new career with us, great – we can provide you with all the training to bring you into this exciting and varied sector and then build a career path from there
• residential Childcare: 1 year
• A sense of humour, life skills, broad interests, liking young people, resilience, creativity, problem solving etc – the boys need a variety of role models around them

Earnings for position senior care & support worker

Responsibility

• you will be responsible for your curriculum/ subject areas – preparing, planning and delivering the lessons
• class sizes are small, typically 3 students, and so there is a high level of individual engagement, pastoral support and guidance
• you will be part of a small team of teachers, supported by a school administrator and led by the Head and Deputy
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• there will be differentiation to meet the needs of your students and creativity to engage interests and expose the students to new experiences and learning
• A more detailed ‘technical’ Job Description in relation to teaching and learning and educational systems is available to support interested applicants
• there are various internal meetings, reporting tasks, assessments and other administrative activities that you would associate with teaching looked after or SEN pupils
• in addition to the staff team meeting, as a therapeutic setting we have additional support and reflection spaces to engage with – some just for the teaching team, some for the wider adult team and some that involve the students too
• safeguarding and managing boundaries is a key part of the role – but we do this with very open communication and active use of relationships – we have very low levels of incidents, safeguarding referrals or more extreme challenging behaviours
• we have our own residential team on site and our own therapy team – so part of the role is about integrating with that wider team – the whole service operates as a ‘therapeutic community’ and so we have a lot of spaces for staff to reflect on their work in teams and together with the boys
• this is work based on the relationships between everyone – boys, staff, up, down and sideways – we place a lot of support on helping staff develop their own self-awareness in relationship to others

Requirements

• we are interested to hear from people with a wider range of experiences and backgrounds
• you need to be over 21 years of age – but there is no upper limit
• you need to hold a full driving licence
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• we are looking for qualified teachers, but at any stage in their career development. We are registered to provide induction processes for new entrants to the profession
• teaching: 1 year
• A sense of humour, life skills, broad interests, liking young people, resilience, creativity, problem solving etc – the boys need a variety of role models around them

Earnings for position english teacher