applications support analyst Westerham, England
Job description
WAKING NIGHT STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT
7.30pm –7.30am per shift including breaks
£6,156 actual p.a. (£11.79ph) per shift PLUS unsocial hours allowance
Term Time Only (39 working weeks plus 6.4 weeks' paid holiday)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights available
Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, free on site parking...
Join our friendly staff team in the picturesque setting of Valence School in Westerham, as a Waking Night Student Support Assistant. You will support our residential students during the night by
- supporting students with all aspects of daily living;
- assisting with students eating and drinking;
- attending to students personal care needs including washing, dressing and toileting;
- ensuring that communication with students, staff, and other departments is effective and contributes to securing efficiency and high standards of care for students;
- appropriately using the recording and reporting processes;
- maintaining high standards of safety and observing good practice in relation to safeguarding, health and safety issues and to be aware of, and implement, students’ care plans.
The role will involve a substantial amount of moving and handling and experience of complex physical and medical needs is desirable. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have a flexible and can-do attitude. This is a highly rewarding career and full training will be given. In addition you will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare along with continuing training opportunities.
There is also the option to cover one night during 16 Open weekends in term time, in which the school is open to provide respite to families.
You will be paid a total hourly payment of £15.72 per hour for the hours worked between 10pm to 7am on weekdays and a total of £19.79 per hour for all hours worked at the weekend.
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
For details please visit www.valenceschool.com > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 23 per week
Salary: £11.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-secure protocols and risk assessment in place
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
