Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Oncology Dietitians to join the Therapies team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This role is based within both the main Hospital and also in the Community Oncology service providing professional and effective nutrition counselling and nutrition support to a wide range of Oncology patients through indirect and direct patient contact, both in an individual and group setting.You will;- be an active and valued member of the Oncology, Dietetic and as required Palliative care teams. - support individuals undergoing acute chemotherapy treatments and returning from off-island care in the UK, and those undergoing surgery. - look after 2 or 3 wards as part of your post and hold a varied case load and work closely with Dietetic Colleagues including outpatient clinics as required. This will include supporting discharges from hospital into the community enteral feeding service which will include supporting some patients for short term enteral feeding in the community. The role will vary as required to maintain the Dietetic service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Guernsey provides excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person requirementsQualified Dietitian with full HCPC registration and member of the British Dietetic AssociationPost-registration Oncology experience in a Hospital and/or Community-based setting.The ability to manage own defined caseload.Experienced in supervision of Students and assisting in the orientation of junior qualified Dieticians.To be willing and able to work as part of a flexible Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settingsExcellent time management and workload management skills.To hold a current driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Dietitian role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with a genuine committment to working with older people with complex Physical & Mental Health needs to join the comprehensive Older Adult service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Unit is a 20-bedded ward, dedicated to care for patients with a combination of physical and mental Health conditions including end of life care and this opportunity is open to Mental Health or General/Adult Nurses.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. The Older Adult Mental Health Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services. They have recently launched their Island-wide Dementia Framework; striving to make the island Dementia Friendly so that their older population feel valued and are treated with the dignity and respect that they so rightly deserve.All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of Nurses recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse with valid (Mental Health or General/Adult) NMC Registration.At least one year UK experience in an older adult Mental Health settingPassionate about working with older people with complex medical, physical and mental health needs.The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care.This post may also be open to enthusiastic UK-trained graduate Nurses who are able to demonstrate specific interest and placement experience in Older Adult services and a genuine interest in developing into this sector further. This role is not currently able to progress with candidates who require a new Certificate of Sponsorship to undertake employment with a new employer The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. – A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with a genuine committment to working with older people to join the comprehensive service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The Older Adult Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services and a Residential Care Home. You may be assigned to any of the sites in the service. Please note:
Staff Accommodation is not available for this role. There is a housing permit and four years private rental contribution available for privately rented accommodation but applicants are advised to research the cost of accommodation in Guernsey which is higher than most parts of the UKA full UK NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this roleEmployer sponsorship is not offered with this post and if not a UK or Irish national you must hold unrestricted and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK to be considered for this post
Guernsey has adopted the NHS AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales.The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. They have recently launched their Island-wide Dementia Framework; striving to make the island Dementia Friendly so that their older population feel valued and are treated with the dignity and respect that they so rightly deserve.All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of healthcare staff recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:At least 2 years relevant experience in an Older Persons setting. Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent qualification Passionate about working with older people who display complex behaviours that challenge.The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care.Independent and non time-limited leave to remain in the UK (not requiring employer sponsorship)The benefits of working for the States of Guernsey include: – A higher-than-UK salary. – An annual bonus of £1,605 – A flat rate 20% income tax. – No Council tax or VAT – A relocation payment of £5,000*– A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* – A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from suitably experienced Occupational Therapists to join the Adult Community team in a Band 7 post on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.You will join a team of 11 Occupational Therapists working across the Acute Hospital and Community. This role is in the Community Team and you will manage two Band 6 OT's in what compares to a UK Local Authority role at Senior Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent level.Supporting the Band 8 OT Lead you will:- attend allocations meetings and triage incoming patients, including taking on a small caseload of more complex patients - plan, deliver and monitor the provision of Occupational Therapy Services to Patients in the Community - use specialist skills in the assessment and management of a range of social services and intermediate care patient groups and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning to inform advanced decision making to keep patients in their own homes - to work closely with the enhanced MDT to ensure admission avoidance - To have an active role in education of staff through in-service training, MDT training programmes, OT student training and work experience; and to work in an education role with other staff groups and with the wider MDT.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above. The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.The States of Guernsey provides an excellent Occupational Therapy service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person requirementsQualified Occupational with full HCPC registration.Current or recent UK-based senior Band 6 or Band 7-equivalent experience in an Adult Community-specific role Experienced in supervision and mentorship of qualified OTs, Students and OT Assistants.Excellent communication skills and MDT workingExperience in teaching of staff, patients and peersTo hold a current driving licenceThe benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveJarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the OT role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Maintenance Person – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buck, HP22 5ZBSalary: £28,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per weekShifts: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required for on call service)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Person to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Why work at Westgate?
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Painting and decorating, general joinery, basic electrics and basic plumbingEnsure that all mechanical and non-mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment on the premises is maintained and in safe and clean working order, carrying out all necessary and mandatory checks on all fire and lighting equipment as well as other facilitiesKeep up to date with new developments and required maintenance checks for nursing homesCheck the maintenance books on all floors daily and action immediatelyKnow the location of fuse boxes, main stopcocks etc and how to turn off services if requiredCheck fire alarm systems weekly, ensuring all information is recordedCheck emergency lighting and water temperatures monthly, ensuring all information is recordedEnsure fire appliances are checked and serviced regularlyCheck all fire doors weekly and record any issuesCarry out quarterly fire drills and ensure staff follow fire evacuation procedures and assist with updating fire evacuation proceduresCheck all electric lights daily and replace bulbs as necessaryMake sure the Nurse Call System is in good working order at all times by carrying out regular checks and documenting thisCheck all pressure relieving mattresses monthly to ensure they are functioning correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesCheck all beds and bed controls on a monthly basis and ensure they are working correctly. Report to Home Manager if there are any issuesRedecorate all rooms and corridors as requested by the Home Manager
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKA clean, valid Driving Licence Skilled in painting and decorating, basic electrics and basic plumbingKnowledge of Health and Safety and Fire SafetyUnderstanding of general maintenance work / DIY and experience of dealing with minor repairsGood communication skills with the ability to work as part of a teamGood health and fitness, the post involves lifting and requires physical staminaPrevious experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
If you have strong interpersonal skills and you are keen to work in a school environment, then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive, committed and experienced team where professional development and career progression is encouraged. The successful candidate will be central to a new initiative being launched in April 25.
Like us, you will be dynamic, creative and hardworking. You will have a strong desire to positively impact upon students’ learning either directly or indirectly.
You will be responsible for undertaking administrative, and organisational processes within the school under the guidance of senior staff. This role will involve maintenance and monitoring of information, and producing reports as required to support the school management process.
Duties include:
Undertake typing, word processing and other ICT based tasks including the production of letters, reports, schedules etc.
Undertaking reception duties, answering telephone and face to face enquiries and signing visitors in and out
Organising and providing clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, completing routine forms and responding to routine and complex correspondence
Maintaining manual and computerised records and/or management information systems
Organising events, school trips, visits by the school nurse, photographer, linked schools, parents etc.
Taking notes at meetings and circulate to attendees e.g. staff meetings
Analysing and evaluating data/information and produce reports/information as required
Sorting and distributing the internal and external mail
Collating registers and the completion of various returns as required by the local authority, DfE and partners e.g. staff attendance, supply data, aspects of Census, etc.
Managing the administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises
Assisting with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/carers and/or staff etc.
Organising cover for absent staff under the direction of the Director of Finance and Resources
Participating and assisting in the organisation/completion of examination invigilation as and when required
Collect and accurately record all money for trips, events and college activities
Prepare internal and external suspension documentation and record this information in the Management Information System
Recording events in line with School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions Guidance from DfE.
To assist in training and developing skills of other support staff where appropriate
Undertaking personal development through training and other learning activities as required
Attending and participating in meetings as required
Being aware of and complying with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns as appropriate
Being aware of and supporting difference to help ensure everyone else has equal access to the facilities and feels valued, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background
Training:
Business Administrator, Level 3
Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.
Training Outcome:The Apprentice will be able to apply for any suitable roles which arise within the organisation. Employer Description:Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) is one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton. A popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington, we are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity. In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.Working Hours :This role is term time only.
The Apprentice will work Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, with one day each fortnight spent in College.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Follows instructions,Accurately follows procedures,Able to prioritise effectively,Able to meet deadlines,Polite and tactful,Accurate data input,Team work,Give advice within guidelines,Oral and written communication,Reliable,Proactive attitude,Adaptable,Trustworthy and discreet,Patient and calm,Willing to learn....Read more...
Nursery Nurse – Sheffield – Full & Part-Time Opportunities Recruiting on behalf of an exceptional nursery | Zero2Five RecruitmentZero2Five Recruitment is seeking dedicated, caring, and fun-loving Nursery Nurses to join a state-of-the-art, expanding nursery in the heart of Sheffield.About the Role: You will provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children within the setting while delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that inspire learning and development. As a key worker, you will maintain accurate records of your key children’s achievements and support their individual learning journeys, while working closely with parents and carers. You will actively promote and support the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.About You:
Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare (or above)
Warm, kind, and passionate about enabling children to thrive
Able to work well in a team and use your own initiative
Eager to learn and develop professionally
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary: £12.91–£13 per hour
Guaranteed annual salary increase
Free childcare for full-time staff (35+ hours), discounted rates for all practitioners
Birthday off and birthday voucher
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Discounts at local salons, bistro bar, and more
Attendance rewards/bonus scheme
Bonus scheme for tenure
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Saver scheme
Training fund and fantastic training opportunities
Career progression within a supportive environment
On-site parking
DBS costs covered by the nursery
Contract Options:
Full-Time: 35–40 hours per week
Part-Time: 16–24 hours per week
Shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
All offers are subject to a successful DBS check.....Read more...
Key responsibilities:
Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members
To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
Liaise with and support parents and other family members
To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic duties within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment etc.
Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled
Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it
Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised? Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child
To respect the confidentiality of all information received.
Specific childcare tasks:
The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person
To ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharingWashing and changing children as required
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
Ensuring a poorly child is kept calm and warm and management is notified immediately
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
Training:
Level 3 Early Years Practioner qualification
Paediatric First Aid qualification
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as Nursery Nurse and Childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools
Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
Milestone 2. Working in Partnerships and Professional Development – (Relationships and Role Modelling, EYFS Framework, working with Parents, carers and colleagues, School readiness)
Milestone 3. Health and Wellbeing – (Healthy lifestyles, Physical Care Routines, exercise and physical development, food and nutrition, Emotional Wellbeing and supporting unwell children)
Milestone 4. The Value of Play in Early Learning – (Enabling Environments, Theoretical and Philosophical Approaches to Play, Effective activity/ lesson planning).
Milestone 5. Promoting learning in the Developing Child – (Learning theories, development of Language, speech, communication skills, Emergent Maths skills, how to support SEND)
Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
We are looking for apprentices who want to build a long term career in the sector so opportunities will be available for those who successfuly complete the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Tynemouth Nursery Group has always prided itself in offering the very best in child care and from the day its first Nursery was opened back in 1999, owners and parents, Kaye and Robert Kilsby, visited numerous nurseries and set about to bench mark and ensure Tynemouth Nursery and Zone4kids offered a premium service that would not only service their needs as Parents but also the many, many parents/carers who have used the nurseries over the last 18 years.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Nursery Nurse – Sheffield – Full & Part-Time Opportunities Recruiting on behalf of an exceptional nursery | Zero2Five RecruitmentZero2Five Recruitment is seeking dedicated, caring, and fun-loving Nursery Nurses to join a state-of-the-art, expanding nursery in the heart of Sheffield.About the Role: You will provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children within the setting while delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that inspire learning and development. As a key worker, you will maintain accurate records of your key children’s achievements and support their individual learning journeys, while working closely with parents and carers. You will actively promote and support the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed.About You:
Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare (or above)
Warm, kind, and passionate about enabling children to thrive
Able to work well in a team and use your own initiative
Eager to learn and develop professionally
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary: £12.91–£13 per hour
Guaranteed annual salary increase
Free childcare for full-time staff (35+ hours), discounted rates for all practitioners
Birthday off and birthday voucher
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Discounts at local salons, bistro bar, and more
Attendance rewards/bonus scheme
Bonus scheme for tenure
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Saver scheme
Training fund and fantastic training opportunities
Career progression within a supportive environment
On-site parking
DBS costs covered by the nursery
Contract Options:
Full-Time: 35–40 hours per week
Part-Time: 16–24 hours per week
Shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
All offers are subject to a successful DBS check.....Read more...
Hours: 37 per week
Reporting to: Lead Tutors
Responsible for: Planning and facilitating child centred holistic provision as outlined in EHCP. Working with the wider MDT to provide feedback on impact of all provision.
Main Purpose:
To work under the instruction/guidance of the lead teacher to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for YP and to assist the MDT in the deliverance of the outcomes specified with YP’s EHCP.
Work closely with Lead Tutors and liaise with MDT to support the educational and health aspects of EHCP provision
To support the YP’s so that education and health is accessible through a bespoke package of delivery to aid curriculum engagement
To meet the needs of the individual and advocate for their best interests
To carry out additional appropriate administrative tasks with guidance from Lead Tutors
Support for the young person:
Establish positive and constructive relationships with YP and interact with her according to her individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of YP and her pets.
Where possible, encourage YP to interact with others and engage in activities.
Set measurable expectations that are not demanding
Promote self-esteem and independence.
Provide feedback to YP in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the Lead teacher.
Deliver YP’s curriculum in short bursts of learning, capitalising on her interest.
Motivate and engage YP throughout various aspects of the day.
Support YP to feel less anxiety around her activities.
Support and supervise YP to attend relevant activities
Implementing therapy recommendations and programmes provided by the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist
Undergo all necessary training in relation to the role
Support YP to engage in the interventions described within the EHC plan
Supporting with regulation, wellbeing and implementing the strategies provided by a Mental health nurse to support YP’s mental health
Set clear but achievable expectations for any work set.
All interactions must follow guidance for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to minimise perceived and actual demands.
Be flexible and adaptable. As strategies may need to change much frequently.
Always implement a low-arousal approach.
Support YP to use a self-regulatory program
Accompany YP within the community when appropriate
Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards challenges.
Be aware of YP’s accepted and non-accepted foods
Prioritise YP’s feeling comfortable when eating her accepted foods
Support for Lead teacher:
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with agreed activities.
Use strategies, in liaison with the Lead teacher, to support YP to achieve her goals.
Assist with the planning of activities.
Monitor YP’s responses to activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Lead teacher on YP’s achievement and progress,
Promote good pupil behaviour
Establish a positive and constructive relationships with parents/carers.
Provide clerical/admin support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, etc
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals:
Communicate effectively with MDT and ensure professional courtesy is always displayed in the place of work.
Contribute to meetings with parents by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning etc. Involve MDT in all areas of decision making so that all activities are transparent and meaningful.
Keep MDT accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about YP
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with MDT and family in a positive and collaborative manner
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the placement
Support for the curriculum:
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to YP’s responses.
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop YP’s’ competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the relevant activity and assist YP in their use.
The visual clarification methods (symbol strips, written messages, cartoon drawings etc) should be used where appropriate
Use visual support, worked examples and demonstrations during explanations so YP does not have to rely on her working memory when processing large amounts of information.
Planning and meeting with members of the MDT regularly
Tracking and reviewing of interventions alongside the Lead teacher and the Lead professional.
Provide opportunities for learning within a flexible and responsive curriculum programme
Supervise and provide support for YP, ensuring her safety and access to activities.
Assist with the development and implementation of Activity plans and reviews.
Monitor and track progress made against specific targets.
support YP’s vocabulary and specific literacy difficulties.
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of MDT and improving engagement through creative approaches
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by creating learning opportunities in line with interests and passions
Use effective strategies in line with policies to improve outcomes through a tailored and bespoke approach
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the MDT, through discussion with Lead Tutors
Professional development:
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with MDT and members of the team, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the MDT
Take part in appraisal system
Engage with relevant training required or mandated from line manager/MDT in line with EHCP requirements to ensure the role can be carried out with maximum effectiveness.
Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the key worker will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by MDT or line manager
If you are interested in this role, and would like more information please feel free to call 01925 594 203 or email ....Read more...
